U UserD Sep 18, 2021 2 0 10 Sep 21, 2021 #1 While removing a stripped screw my hand slipped and damaged the top side of the heatsink for my Precision 5540. Is it ruined or are there any safe methods to repair it?
While removing a stripped screw my hand slipped and damaged the top side of the heatsink for my Precision 5540. Is it ruined or are there any safe methods to repair it?
popatim Titan Moderator Dec 2, 2009 38,951 994 135,890 Sep 21, 2021 Solution #2 If the tubing is punctured then you need a new heatsink. Upvote 1 Downvote Solution
SkyNetRising Titan Jan 4, 2016 31,357 4,345 126,640 Sep 21, 2021 #3 Doesn't seem punctured. If not punctured, then it's fine. Upvote 1 Downvote
U UserD Sep 18, 2021 2 0 10 Sep 21, 2021 #4 Thank you for your responses. It is not punctured. One more thing, should I cover that area with thermal tape? Last edited: Sep 21, 2021 Upvote 0 Downvote
Thank you for your responses. It is not punctured. One more thing, should I cover that area with thermal tape?