Does using kapton tape to protect hall sensor in victus laptop makes sense ?

[maddog78]

As nowadays everybody knows there is a chronic hall sensor problem in some Victus laptops. I have one of those problematic victus laptops but the issue not yet occured as I don't game on the machine. Hence the question : Does covering the hall sensor with kapton tape to prevent extreme heat makes sense at this moment ? I have been using the laptop mostly for virtual machines and web browsing at the same time never exceeded 75 degrees on cpu but this does not mean it prevents hall sensor issue it may occur in the future. So if I cover the hall sensor with a kapton tape which seems to withstand at most 250 degrees does it make any sense ? 

[Garp_senchau]

@maddog78, Welcome to HP Support Community,

Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue

This issue typically manifests when the sensor is exposed to high temperatures for prolonged periods, which may cause it to malfunction and lead to problems like the laptop's screen randomly turning off or going black.

In regard to your question about covering the hall sensor with Kapton tape, it's important to understand the underlying cause of the issue. The problem usually arises from thermal stress on the sensor, and while Kapton tape is heat-resistant and could provide some insulation, it may not be the most effective long-term solution.

Here's why:

Thermal Insulation vs. Heat Dissipation: While Kapton tape can protect the sensor from direct exposure to heat, it doesn't actively cool down the laptop or reduce overall thermal buildup. Thermal management in laptops is largely reliant on proper airflow and heat dissipation, which is achieved through cooling fans, heat pipes, and thermal paste.

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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[maddog78]

Thank you for your reply. 

If I apply kapton tape is there any chance that it's gonna do harm than any good ? Or it provides at least a mediocre protection to the sensor device. Important question in my mind is that if I apply the tape maybe it's gonna do harm because there will be no room for heat management if the hall sensor device heats up . Does the hall sensor produce any heat by itself ? 

[Garp_senchau · Accepted solution]

Hey @maddog78,

Thank you for your response

It's best not to use Kapton tape on the Hall sensor. While it offers protection, it could trap heat and cause overheating issues if the sensor generates any heat, which might affect its performance. It's better to leave it uncovered or find another way to protect it without blocking airflow

I hope this helps.

Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

Did we resolve the issue? If yes, please consider marking this post as "Accepted Solution" and click "Yes" to give us a helpful vote - your feedback keeps us going!

Regards,