From Liquid Metal to PTM7950: The Easiest Laptop Fix I've Ever Done
Been running my first-batch Framework 16 hard and noticed the temps creeping up. Opened it up and saw the factory liquid metal had dried out.
I'm a big fan of the modular design, but I needed a thermal solution that's set it and forget it for my gaming needs. Decided to swap it for a PTM7950 pad.
Honestly, it was the easiest thermal mod I've ever done. Used some high purity isopropyl to get the old junk off and the pad went on clean. No mess, no stress about spills, and way less anxiety than dealing with liquid metal on the road. Temps are back where they should be and it's been solid since I finished the job.
If you're running one of the early units and seeing numbers climb, just do the swap. It's worth it. Anyone else done this or still trusting the stock stuff?