<\/span><\/h3>\nBefore diving into this one, I have to warn you: only attempt this if you know your way around PC parts well enough because you\u2019ll need to completely remove your motherboard from your system.<\/p>\n
For that reason, I only recommend doing this if you\u2019re very familiar with PC parts and know what you\u2019re doing because de-assembling and then re-assembling a computer can lead to all kinds of issues.<\/p>\n
If you aren\u2019t 100% confident, I\u2019d contact the motherboard manufacturer for a solution if you\u2019re still within warranty. Else, your local PC shop with an expert at the desk is always an option.<\/p>\n
That said, replacing the thermal pads on your motherboard can help improve temperatures. Just make sure to test and confirm whether the sensors are not reporting high temperatures due to a malfunction.<\/p>\n
<\/noscript> <\/p>\nTo double-check, use an IR thermometer on your motherboard.<\/p>\n
Modern motherboards, especially those designed for professionals, often have small heatsinks with cooling pads to cool down certain motherboard areas.<\/p>\n
The thermal pads can wear down after years of use, making them less effective at heat dissipation.<\/p>\n
You can buy sheets of conductive thermal pads and cut them to match the size of the heatsinks.<\/p>\n
The idea is to pop out the motherboard heatsinks, remove the old thermal pad and\/or adhesive residue, install a new pad, and then re-attach the heatsinks.<\/p>\n
The heatsinks are usually fastened to the board with either small plastic wedges or screws located on the back of the board.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not sure what screws will open the heatsink, check for video guides for your motherboard model. However, tread cautiously because you don\u2019t know whether the person creating the video knows his stuff.<\/p>\n
If the thermal pads were causing the motherboard to overheat, replacing them should bring the temperatures back down.<\/p>\n