Welcome to HowFixit, in this video I will show you how to disassemble a GeForce GTX
1070 MSI ARMOR graphics video card, clean it from dust and replace thermal paste.
To disassemble GeForce GTX 1070 you will need next tools:
Phillips 1 screwdriver Tweezers
Anti-static brush Thermal paste
Also I recommend using a magnetic mat in repair process and laying out each screw step-by-step,
which is especially useful in disassembly process.
The screws can be of different sizes and when reassembling, it is very important to fasten
screws into right place.
In the description, I left links where to buy all the necessary repair tools.
Pay attention to how I remove the screws: it is necessary to unscrew the screws evenly
on each side, several turns of each screw.
Now remove the old thermal paste.
If the thermal paste is very dry and does not rub off well, you can use isopropyl alcohol.
Isopropyl alcohol is completely safe for a video card, so you can safely use it.
To clean the main board from dust, use only an antistatic brush, otherwise, when using
a regular brush, there is a risk of damage to
the board by static discharge.
How to apply thermal grease.
Apply a small amount of thermal paste to the GPU, then take a plastic tool and spread it
evenly over the entire surface of the chip.
If you still don’t know which thermal grease to choose, in the description, I left a link
to the video where I test different thermal greases and choose the best one for the graphics
card.
Also in this video, I compare the effectiveness of thermal paste versus liquid metal.
I think you will be interested to know the result of the test.
Please note to how I tighten the screws: It is necessary to tighten the screws evenly
on each side, a few turns of each screw.
If you tighten the screw immediately and completely, there is a risk that you may damage the GPU
chip.
On this step repair is complete, I hope this video was useful to you and see you on HowFixit.