Liquid Metal Killed My Laptop… Now What?

Linus’s ASUS ROG Flow X13 took an unexpected dive when its liquid metal thermal paste turned into a conductive disaster, frying the poor thing. Cue the drama: spills, a dead laptop, and the inevitable “uh oh” moment that had us all cringing.

Armed with isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, and a fresh tube of PTM7950, Linus cracks open the chassis for a high-stakes cleanup and swap. Will this madcap repair bring the gaming powerhouse back to life, or is liquid metal just too risky for your rig? Tune in for the verdict—and decide if those thermal gains are worth the gamble.

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