Hello Acer Community and Experts,
I have an Acer Predator Neo 16 (model PHN16-72) which i bought about a year ago, and I am planning to perform a thermal paste clean and replacement. I understand that my laptop uses Liquid Metal on the CPU, but I have several important questions before I begin.
- Why Change Liquid Metal? I know standard thermal paste dries out, but why does Liquid Metal need to be replaced? If it doesn't dry out, what causes the degradation in performance over time that necessitates a reapplication?
- GPU Liquid Metal Check: It's clear the CPU uses Liquid Metal, but I need to be absolutely certain about the GPU. Where should I look, or what is the official specification to confirm whether my specific GPU (an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060) also uses Liquid Metal or a standard high-performance thermal compound? I want to avoid the risk of assuming it's standard paste if it's actually Liquid Metal.
- Liquid Metal Quantity & Brand: If Liquid Metal is needed:
- Quantity: How much should I apply to each die? Is a 1-gram syringe enough for both the CPU and GPU, or do I need more?
- Brand: What are the best, most reliable brands to use for a laptop application?
- Thermal Putty Replacement: For the thermal putty on the VRAM and VRMs:
- Process: Should I completely clean off the old thermal putty and apply a new one, or can I add new putty on top of the existing material?
- Brand/Type: What are the community's recommended brands for a high-performance, non-conductive thermal putty?
Any official documentation, service manual links, or expert advice from those who have performed this on the same model would be immensely appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your time and expertise!
