Re[2]: Re[2]: Amplifone rebuild kit

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From: Andre Huijts <andre.huijts@wanadoo.nl>
To: vectorlist@vectorlist.org
Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2007 10:17:04 +0200
Subject: Re: VECTOR: Re[2]: VECTOR: Amplifone rebuild kit

> Mmmm, I actualy think the mica and silicone is a better and longer
> lasting cooling option then thermal pads.
> The Amplifone FAQ already suggest to replace the rubber thermal pads
> used with mica and thermal grease on the existing power regulators
> and transistors, because the rubber can deteriorate. Also the pads
> have a worse heat conduction compared to the mica/grease.
>

the old rubber pads are crap, tbut so is 26year old dried grease.

the latest silpads are way better than grease - i'v read the specs.
that said, i know one guy who used arctic-silver cpu paste.
a bit extreme & very expensive but i cant question the thermal transfer figures!

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Received on Sat Aug 11 10:17:24 2007