Replacing Stock Heat Sink With New


  1. Posts : 19
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
       #1

    Replacing Stock Heat Sink With New


    Having reformatted my hard-drive in an attempt to repair a suspected memory leak I have now re-installed all of my software. At the time I understood/envisaged Dell Datasafe Restore would ensure all my data and programs would remain in place, why I will never know?! Anyway, I now lament not having taken the opportunity presented to install an Artic Freezer 7 Pro. My simple question is if I replace the Dell stock heat sink with the Freezer 7 Pro, cleaning the upper surface of the processor chip without removing it from its housing, will the OS and all installed programs remain intact?

    I appreciate in advance all assistance given.

    Many thanks.
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  2. Posts : 5,915
    Windows 10 Pro X64
       #2

    Agent Orange,

    Welcome to the forums. Yes, after replacing the heat sink, your OS and programs will remain intact.
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  3. Posts : 19
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Dude,

    Thank you for your quick response.

    Much appreciated,

    Agent Orange
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  4. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #4

    I recommend this kit and a slew of q-tips. Go slow and get all old thermal paste off both surfaces. Then place a lentil sized drop of AC-5 into the center of the CPU and install. If we can help with further instructions please just ask. Many youtube instructions also available, just remember less is more!

    Amazon.com: Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 3.5 Grams with ArctiClean 60 ML Kit: Computers & Accessories
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  5. Posts : 19
    MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    linnemeyerhere,

    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.

    Agent Orange
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  6. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #6

    That kit will last many cooler changes and I love how the #1 solution breaks the paste down and will remove all trace then solution #2 which is like a quick drying vapor takes the hint of film and residue away leaving a perfectly clean and dry surface.
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