So yeah im using CLLP as my liquid metal. Ive got my nail hardener and scotch 33+ e.tape. Ive also tested that my nail hardener is not water based. Ive seen the method in a few youtube vids. Ive also experience working with liquid metal on my i7 3770k, it did work for a year then it got toasted because i didnt put any non-conductive coating or tape for the pcb. This time I think im ready.
I just have a question regarding the heatsinks, do i need to put some coating on their screw points? Any more tips for me?
Sounds like a bad idea, tbh.
Laptops move a lot and if anything comes out its dead (as you already know). Stationary things are easier.
Better just use good non-conductive stuff like noctua nt-h1 (i believe that was the name, not sure). Its still much better than most of what manufaturers use. Might do that too to my xps 13 because I saw a youtube video of a guy who did that and he got rid completely of thermal throddeling under prime95 load, idle temps where 2-4° lower and the fans where working less often.
Or you could try these things
Its conductive too, but its a solid piece and does not melt.
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