Measurement of thermal pads

[JordyMancilla]

Hello, I removed the heatsink to my laptop and I saw that I had something white, when I investigated I saw that they are called thermal pads, only that researching take a specific measure, I would like to ask for help for that.

The model of my laptop is a Victus Hp 16 d0xxx

[Garp_senchau]

@JordyMancilla,

Thanks for reaching out to the HP Support Community! 🎉

I’m here to help you troubleshoot your issue and get things back on track. Just follow these steps below, and we’ll have you running smoothly in no time:

• Turn off the laptop and unplug it.
• Remove the back panel to access the internals.
• Locate the thermal pads between the processor (CPU/GPU) and the heatsink.
• Measure the dimensions (width, length, and thickness) of the existing thermal pads.
• Find a replacement thermal pad that matches the measurements.
• Apply the new thermal pad, ensuring it fits properly.
• Reassemble the laptop and reattach the back panel.
• Power on the laptop and monitor its performance.

You may refer this guide: 

• Maintenance and Service Guide
• User Guide

I’m pretty confident this will do the trick! But hey, if you run into any bumps along the way or need a little extra help, just give me a shout! I’ve got your back. 💪

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Cheers,