Introduction
However, the Sony engineers also included a thermal pad to aide heat transfer in their design. These thermal pads can be worn out with excessive use, or severe overheating events. After this, it is best to replace the pads to keep the device performing optimally.
What you need
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Use the plastic spudger to pry up the bottom piece of the case to release the clips.
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Remove the heat shield using the plastic opening tool.
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Slide the tool around the edges until the shield is free.
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Use a plastic opening tool to pry up gently on the motherboard, and remove it.
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Wipe down the area where the old thermal pads were located with rubbing alcohol.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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