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Dear all,

The thermal pad under between the heatsink and the ATI GPU in my old T43 seems soiled. My machine is overheating.

I am looking to replace the pad and see if it fixes my problem, but I can't find anywhere to buy a compatible/OEM thermal pad. May I know if anyone in here can give me a hint, or offer a sales?

Thanks a lot in advance

Campion

Why not just use thermal paste? better performance than the pad. Pads are a compromise for thermal management, most of the function is for making up a gap between device and the heatsink.

The amount of thermal paste needed to close the gap would start acting as a direct opposite of what it was originally intended for...

A copper coin will do a much better job.

To OP: I doubt you'll find the pad by itself. It might be available through IBM parts, but they usually bundle several items into one offering of that kind...

Good luck.

As George mentioned, it may be difficult to locate just the pad. I do have a complete long fan assembly with the GPU pad available if you would like. If your T43 doesn't have a long fan, this will help with the cooling as well. Shoot me a PM or email if this interests you.

Repacement Thermal Pad's of various sizes & thickness are available from eBay seller: new-think.