![Replaced the thermal paste after 7 months and found this when removing the cooler. That pretty much explains while half of my CPU was 25 degrees hotter than the rest... : r/DellG5SE Replaced the thermal paste after 7 months and found this when removing the cooler. That pretty much explains while half of my CPU was 25 degrees hotter than the rest... : r/DellG5SE](https://preview.redd.it/2fbl30zm26h71.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=e1845092aec943c31b9f1506320f676157a31e9a)
Replaced the thermal paste after 7 months and found this when removing the cooler. That pretty much explains while half of my CPU was 25 degrees hotter than the rest... : r/DellG5SE
ASUS Republic of Gamers - *Cringe* Putting thermal paste on the CPU socket then cleaning it off with a towel isn't the best idea. What was your biggest fail? pic: u/Naedtrax
![How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU : 10 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU : 10 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables](https://content.instructables.com/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.jpg?auto=webp&fit=bounds&frame=1&height=1024&width=1024auto=webp&frame=1&height=150)