Metabox & Clevo Thermal Repaste Service

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The single most-requested Metabox / Clevo service we do. Clevo’s factory thermal compound is functional-but-conservative — works fine for the first 12-18 months then begins degrading. By the 2-year mark we see Clevo laptops thermal-throttling under sustained gaming load. PTM7950 phase-change pad on the CPU + GPU dies + Thermalright 12.8 W/mK VRAM pads + full heat-exchanger clean fixes 90% of “my Clevo runs hot” complaints. $280 flat, half-day workshop.

Get your Metabox & Clevo Thermal Repaste Service today
No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Common Issues & How We Fix Them

Why Clevo factory paste degrades

Conservative thermal compound chosen for shelf-life and assembly speed, not long-term performance. Works fine when new; pumps out and dries out within 18-24 months of sustained load.

What’s included in the $280 service

(1) Full disassembly, (2) clean off old CPU + GPU paste with 99% IPA + brushes, (3) heat-exchanger fin clean with compressed air + brushes, (4) fresh VRAM thermal pads (Thermalright 12.8 W/mK), (5) PTM7950 phase-change pad on CPU + GPU dies, (6) reassemble, (7) 30-min stress test under Furmark + Cinebench, (8) before / after temperature report.

Liquid metal option (X170 / NP-class top-spec)

For users wanting maximum thermal performance, we can apply Conductonaut liquid metal instead of PTM7950 on the CPU only (GPU stays on PTM for safety). $380-$420 flat. Trade-off: liquid metal needs re-application sooner (12-18 months) but performs ~5°C better when fresh.

Typical results by chassis

NH50/NH55 Alpha: 15-22°C drop on GPU. NP50/NP70 Prime: 18-25°C drop. X170: 20-30°C drop (most-improved). Edge thin chassis: 10-15°C (vapor chamber limit).

Pair with fan replacement if bearings are worn

If fan RPM has dropped or you hear ticking, bundle fan replacement with the thermal service. Saves a second disassembly. $480 combined (saves $80).

When paste alone isn’t enough

If paste is up to spec but throttling persists, look at heat-exchanger physical clogging, fan bearing wear, or motherboard VRM thermal pads. We diagnose during the service.

Our Repair Process

  1. Free quote.
  2. Drop-off or courier.
  3. Workshop turnaround 1-3 days.
  4. 90-day warranty.
Ready to start today
No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I repaste my Clevo?

Heavy gaming daily use: every 18-24 months. Light use: every 36-48 months. PTM7950 doesn’t pump out, so service intervals are slightly longer than regular paste.

Is the X170 worth a liquid-metal upgrade?

For sustained heavy CPU load — yes, 5-7°C lower CPU temps. For mixed use — PTM7950 is more than adequate and easier to maintain.

Will repaste help my GPU specifically?

Yes — PTM7950 + fresh VRAM pads typically drops GPU junction temp 15-25°C and stops thermal throttling on the GPU side.

Can I do this myself?

Possible with the right tools. Risks: stripping the captive screws, tearing keyboard cable, damaging VRAM dies during pad replacement. Our $280 is cheap insurance vs a damaged $3,500 laptop.

Will Metabox warranty my laptop after a re-paste?

Metabox’s warranty terms allow professional re-paste service without voiding remaining hardware warranty. We document the service for warranty record.

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No-fix-no-fee diagnostic. Onsite or workshop. 90-day warranty on every repair.

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