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 **... and general overheating advice** **... and general overheating advice**
  
-Some Vectors are reported to get quite hot and overheat, recognizable by a thermometer symbol shown in the display. It is possible to install heatsinks on the processor to get that better, but there are things to try first:+Some Vectors are reported to get quite hot and overheat, recognizable by a thermometer symbol shown in the display. The safe operation temperature for a Vector is up to max 30 degrees Celsius, above that Vector will overheat way more frequently. It is possible to install heatsinks on the processor to get that better, but there are things to try first:
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   * try to remove the two golden head-sideplates (be careful, but they are only snapped-in, you should be able to remove them easily with your fingernails, I would not recommend trying to use a screwdriver as you may damage something). It looks ugly, but the holes that hold those plates allow for some ventilation.   * try to remove the two golden head-sideplates (be careful, but they are only snapped-in, you should be able to remove them easily with your fingernails, I would not recommend trying to use a screwdriver as you may damage something). It looks ugly, but the holes that hold those plates allow for some ventilation.
   * deactivate Alexa functions in the Vector companion app. Alexa functions are highly intensive on computational resources and lead to more temperature. Also they drain the battery far faster than operating without them.   * deactivate Alexa functions in the Vector companion app. Alexa functions are highly intensive on computational resources and lead to more temperature. Also they drain the battery far faster than operating without them.
 +  * position a small fan at his charger base, cooling him down.
  
 {{ :modding:vectorcpuunit.jpg?direct&100|}}To the right you can see the main CPU unit inside Vectors head (click to enlarge). There is some sticky rubber glued onto the CPU (in the middle) and the element beside it, in my opinion the RAM, both marked with a red frame. There should be enough space to install some kind of headsink there, reducing the overheating problems. {{ :modding:vectorcpuunit.jpg?direct&100|}}To the right you can see the main CPU unit inside Vectors head (click to enlarge). There is some sticky rubber glued onto the CPU (in the middle) and the element beside it, in my opinion the RAM, both marked with a red frame. There should be enough space to install some kind of headsink there, reducing the overheating problems.
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 So mix a minuscule amount of the two glue components and put the resulting glue either on the upside of the processor or on the lower side of the heatsink, then place the heatsink on the processor to let the glue harden, that takes about five Minutes, give it ten to be sure. So mix a minuscule amount of the two glue components and put the resulting glue either on the upside of the processor or on the lower side of the heatsink, then place the heatsink on the processor to let the glue harden, that takes about five Minutes, give it ten to be sure.
  
-That's it. Reassemble you Vector. You can check the CPU temperatures via the [[faq:faq#how_do_i_get_into_the_customer_care_info_screen_ccis|Customer Care Info Screen]], what you see there depends on your environment tempetarte, but you will see around ten degrees Celsius lower temps on the head.+That's it. Reassemble you Vector. You can check the CPU temperatures via the [[faq:faq#how_do_i_get_into_the_customer_care_info_screen_ccis|Customer Care Info Screen]], what you see there depends on your environment temperature, but you will see around ten degrees Celsius lower temps on the head.
  
 ===== Parts ===== ===== Parts =====
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   * [[https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Aluminum-Heatsink-Power-Transistor/dp/B00GWFMV68/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=heat+sink+9+x+9+mm&qid=1585596625&sr=8-3|Heat sinks on Amazon.com]]   * [[https://www.amazon.com/uxcell-Aluminum-Heatsink-Power-Transistor/dp/B00GWFMV68/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=heat+sink+9+x+9+mm&qid=1585596625&sr=8-3|Heat sinks on Amazon.com]]
-  * [[https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Alumina-Thermal-Adhesive-5g/dp/B0009IQ1BU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=arctic+alumina&qid=1585596718&sr=8-1|Arctic Alumina Glue on amazon.com]]+  * <del>[[https://www.amazon.com/Arctic-Alumina-Thermal-Adhesive-5g/dp/B0009IQ1BU/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=arctic+alumina&qid=1585596718&sr=8-1|Arctic Alumina Glue on amazon.com]]</del> 
 +  * Arctic Alumina no longer availabe, try [[https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B07K8SH2V7/ref=sr_1_3?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=2W1K83KH30DCK&keywords=glue+for+heatsink&qid=1649769820&sprefix=glue+for+heat+sinks%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-3|this]]
  
   * [[https://amzn.to/33VARND|Heat sinks on Amazon.de]]   * [[https://amzn.to/33VARND|Heat sinks on Amazon.de]]
-  * [[https://amzn.to/2WVRcjK|Arctic Alumina on Amazon.de]] +  * <del>[[https://amzn.to/2WVRcjK|Arctic Alumina on Amazon.de]]</del>  
 +  * Arctic Alumina no longer available, try this: [[https://amzn.to/3jttJjU|EC360® Glue 2W/mK]]
  
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