I used solder like they did with it originallySo when the new heatpipes are re inserted, is that where you are using liquid metal to try to get them to conduct heat to the fins, as a replacement for the solder right?
Edit: also, any concerns of the liquid metal particles dropping onto the board?
That's what I need help with. First i learned that my block to heatpipe soldering was trash. Then this:Did you use regular tin solder? Afaik, soldering aluminum requires special solder and techniques. Regular solder doesn't bond to aluminum.
It technically can bond, but to do so it requires the oxide layer on the aluminium to be broken through, which requires a really strong (acidic, I think?) flux, abrasion (without exposure to air) or both. It can be done, but only under very favorable conditions. The more made for purpose solders and fluxes do this job much better than ordinary electronics solder.Did you use regular tin solder? Afaik, soldering aluminum requires special solder and techniques. Regular solder doesn't bond to aluminum.
Super jank, but an alternative to liquid cooling if i had the right manufacturer or a lot of money to offer my servicesThe Small Form Factor Chronicles: Legends of Jank
I don't have the personality for it, Or the thought process to make everything in order. You should see what i have done to my motorcycle. Right now I'm waiting for parts for the case and this cooler and it's getting pretty boring. You should see my military awards for my little ass corporal self, puts a lot of higher ranks to shame.this is so much fun to follow. you should make a video of the process.
well maybe you should be doing production or consulting for something like lttI don't have the personality for it, Or the thought process to make everything in order. You should see what i have done to my motorcycle. Right now I'm waiting for parts for the case and this cooler and it's getting pretty boring. You should see my military awards for my little ass corporal self, puts a lot of higher ranks to shame.
I just got the steam deck pre order and I'm going to make a better cooling solution that LTT made
Yeah, there's so much room on the back there, I don't understand why they didn't use a larger, flatter heatsink instead. Looking forward to seeing your take on it!I just got the steam deck pre order and I'm going to make a better cooling solution that LTT made
This kind of stuff is why I frequent the forum.Super jank, but an alternative to liquid cooling if i had the right manufacturer or a lot of money to offer my services
I'm probably going to add another fin stack on top of the one installed. And make everything symmetrical. Maybe hands a heatpipe depending on the space between the backplate and the OG heatpipe. I was able to order a second spare backplate from ifixit 2 weeks ago.Yeah, there's so much room on the back there, I don't understand why they didn't use a larger, flatter heatsink instead. Looking forward to seeing your take on it!