Fix an Overheating Laptop: MSI GS65 - RTX 2080 (Teardown, Thermal Repaste & SSD Upgrade)

Underclocking the CPU also helps to lower the temperature.
https://www.techpowerup.com/download/...

CPU & GPU TEMPERATURE UNDER FULL LOAD:

BEFORE REPASTE (STOCK SPEEDS):
CPU: 95 & GPU: 86 degrees (average)

AFTER REPASTE (OVERCLOCKED):
The GPU is overclocked to 1090 - 1315(Boost)MHz and BIOS was flashed to 90-watt variant.
CPU: 86 & GPU: 76 degrees (average)

SAMSUNG 980 SSD uses HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology and Smart thermal solution. Produces less heat than regular SSD. Thermal pad was not necessary.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V83JZH4?...

Spec:
MSI GS65 Stealth 8SG
CPU: Intel i7-8750H
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q
Year: 2019

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:16 Teardown
6:30 Thermal Repaste
12:31 SSD Upgrade
13:26 Assembly
19:19 Power On