You can not talk about the normal operation of the computerwhen the system unit is not blurred. Many believe that this is not necessary. And this is wrong. The presence of grease should be checked regularly. Indeed, the increased temperature contributes to its drying. Let's see how to lubricate the CPU cooler. Make it not as difficult as it may seem at first glance. You will need a pair of screwdrivers, a special paste and some patience. All work is performed when the power is turned off, this requires a safety precaution.
And really, how to do it?Indeed, without obvious signs of a lack of lubrication, it is not worth doing anything. On its absence, you will be told an increased level of noise, which over time becomes stronger and stronger. If the hum does not disappear after a few minutes of operation of the system unit, then it means that the lubricant does not flow into the bearing, but this is due to the fact that it is simply not there. If you do not take any measures, then after a while you will have to change the cooler, and this is more expensive than buying a graphite lubricant.
As for her choice, there are severalways. You can go to the store and buy what they recommend, or make it yourself. Engine oil, which is designed for high temperatures, is also suitable for bearing lubrication. Do not forget that incidentally it is necessary to remove dust from the impeller, since it prevents normal ventilation and impairs the operation of the system as a whole.
You must understand that the principle of actionCPU fan, power supply and video card are the same. That is why and understand all these elements is almost the same. The differences of the parts are that they have different sizes and methods of fastening, but this should not be a problem for you. Before lubricating the CPU cooler, it must be dismantled and disassembled. For this fit the usual curly screwdriver. It is possible that the mount will be made in the form of latches, which can be unscrewed without a special tool. Please note that it is impossible to lubricate without removing the cooler. Now you need a side with a label. It must be carefully torn off, but it does not damage the wires. Sometimes there is rubberized cork. If you pry it with a screwdriver or a knife, it should be removed. Next you need to remove the washer that holds the impeller, then you can get down to business.
Be extremely careful with puck removal, asit is very easy to damage! If this happens, you will have to look for a new one, and it will be very difficult to find one. Most modern coolers are equipped with a special hole through which lubrication can be applied using an oil can. In this case, you can not even dismantle the device from the radiator, but get down to business right away. But since it is much more difficult to lubricate the processor cooler, if there is no hole, then this is the case that we will consider. To begin, you must prepare the surface by removing wear products and cleaning the grease points. This can be done with a damp cloth. Do not forget to handle the bearing bush. Further on all friction surfaces of the cooler it is necessary to apply graphite lubricant. The layer must be thin. The entire working surface of the bearing is also covered with grease. After that, you can proceed to the assembly, which is performed in the reverse sequence.
For this we will use graphite, whichconsidered the best option. Do not forget that it is unacceptable to use mineral-based oils, synthetic is best suited. For the manufacture of lubricants you need only graphite and oil. Next, you need to thoroughly mix the mixture until you get a homogeneous mass. After that, the lubricant can be applied to the surface with a layer of 1-2 millimeters. As for graphite, you can get it from a pencil. To do this, take a fine-grained sandpaper and rub the pencil core about it. Then add a few drops of synthetic oil, mix. Graphite grease ready. As practice shows, all problems with the CPU cooler are thus solved for a long time. But if the problem is in the O-rings, then you will not get rid of the hum, which is due to wear parts. It remains only to perform a comprehensive replacement. But I would like to draw your attention to the fact that if the noise level is tolerable, then you can leave the situation unchanged, since the backlash does not affect the efficiency of the cooler.
Как уже было отмечено выше, процесс assembly disassembly is about the same for all coolers. The same applies to lubrication. But there are differences that are worth paying attention to. Replacing the grease on the video card is as follows. The four mounting bolts of the cooler are unscrewed, and then the fan impeller is cleaned. Remove the sticker and then the gum. As a lubricant, you can use oil for sewing machines or motor (synthetic). Since it is quite simple to lubricate the cooler on the video card, this is where all the activities can be considered complete. As for the power supply, everything is the same here. But the amount of lubricant can be slightly increased, although it all depends on the power of the unit. Do not forget that without lubrication the device will not work for a long time, as friction and wear of rubbing surfaces increase. Also, you can not use a large amount of lubricant, from this cooler will work unstable.
As noted above, the item must firsttake off. And only then proceed to the lubrication. But even if you can lubricate the cooler without dismantling it, do it only with the system unit turned off. Another important point is the absence of large foreign inclusions in graphite lubricant. The presence of such contributes to the fact that the bearing can jam, and, most likely, the cooler will overheat. It will not bring anything good, especially if we are talking about the fan of the motherboard or processor. So we figured out how to lubricate the CPU cooler. You probably noticed that there is nothing complicated. Moreover, everything is so simple that you can do with improvised means and do not acquire anything extra.
Perhaps all the most important has already been said.I would also like to note that when lubricating coolers you need to pay attention to the state of the thermal paste, which is responsible for the removal of heat to the environment. Over time, it dries out and can no longer perform its functions, which is why it is recommended to replace it periodically. Unfortunately, it is very difficult to make it yourself, so do not spare the money and buy a small tube in the store. It is applied in a thin layer, but first, the old paste must be removed. After that, you need to thoroughly degrease the surface and apply a new layer. Now you know how to lubricate the cooler of the power supply and the processor, as well as change the thermal paste. Do not forget to collect everything in the same way as it was taken apart. After assembly, there should be no extra parts. If you notice that the rubber sealing rings of the cooler are erased, try to find a replacement for them, otherwise the noise may be due to play.
