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Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement

Introduction

Hello everyone, in this guide Ill be showing you how to open the laptop in order to change the thermal paste, as well as to possibly upgrade the RAM or the SSD inside.

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  1. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Opening the back panel.: étape 1, image 1 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Opening the back panel.: étape 1, image 2 de 3 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Opening the back panel.: étape 1, image 3 de 3

    • Unscrew the 6 screws holding the back panel in place.

    • Remove the first battery by sliding the notches and pulling the battery outwards.

    • Use a plastic prying tool to release all the clips holding the panel in place.

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  2. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, The insides.: étape 2, image 1 de 1

    • It is recommended to disconnect the second battery too (marked in blue)

    • Unscrew the 4 screws holding the CPU heatsink and disconnect the fan.

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  4. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Removing the old thermal paste.: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Removing the old thermal paste.: étape 3, image 2 de 2

    • Clean the old thermal paste both from the cooler and the CPU. It is best to use isopropyl alcohol and cotton swabs or paper towel, but be careful not to go too hard on the CPU.

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  5. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Applying new thermal paste.: étape 4, image 1 de 2 Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Applying new thermal paste.: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • Dont use too much thermal paste, just enough to cover some portion of the pad. If you have a spreader, use it. The thermal paste will apply evenly after you tighten the heatsink.

    • Last, put the heatsink back carefully and tighten the screws in order 1 -> 4 to ensure even pressure. Dont forget to plug in the fan cable.

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  6. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 Thermal Paste Replacement, Other upgrades.: étape 5, image 1 de 1

    • Once you opened the back cover, it is a good idea to upgrade the RAM or the SSD if you want.

    • It is also recommended to use compressed air to remove any dust in the laptop and the fan.

    • Dont forget to plug in the second battery before closing the back panel!

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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