[TUTORIAL] Alienware X17 R2 Repaste READ DESCRIPTION!! VERY IMPORTANT NOTE / NO COMMENTARY

First Video On YouTube showing The Disassembly of The Alienware X17 R2 12900hk 3080ti

Yes, this model “consumes” a lot of paste. Trust me. It has been discussed many times on forums, especially on "notebookreview.com" which unfortunately has been brought down due to technical reasons.

Applications on laptops is always different than on desktops

Laptops generate a lot more heat. That’s why you generally have to put more TP. If it’s too much, it’s going to be pushed on the sides anyway.

On the contrary, if you put too less it’s going to dry out under the influence of constant high heat -again, laptops!
No worries about the amount
DO NOT USE ALCOHOL TO WIPE OFF THE „ELEMENT 31“ !!!! ALCOHOL WILL DESOLVE THE „ELEMENT 31“ INTO LIQUID METAL!! USE ACETONE INSTEAD!!!!!

Make sure the heatsink is 100% flat!
It bents easily since its very thin copper! If you remove the heatsink for the first time, don’t pull it up, instead turn it up and down, side to side, until the heatsink breaks loose from the cpu and gpu!

This is the second time disassembling this device. First time l’ve replaced that repulsive Element 31 with Artic Silver MX-4.
This time I’m checking on the heatpipe and it’s pressure on the component.