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Old 11-17-08   #1 (permalink)
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Default reapplying AS5 on visiontek 4850- will it void warranty?

Due to high temps, i want to replace stock paste with AS5. main issue is that i dont want its warranty void.

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Yes, but you dotn have to tell them right? Just make sure it looks identical to whats already on there.
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Just like Sailerboy said, unless you do a REALLY bad job they shouldn't have a clue I can't tell you how much stuff I have RMA'ed that was water cooled, phased cooled, etc. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO don't ask don't tell policy
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If there are any stickers you you'll have to peel off to get the cooler off, use a little zippo fuel (hexane) to release the sticker. Just drip a little around the edges as you peel. When the hexane evaporates, the sticker will stick like new.
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MAJOR gravedig. Not to be flaming or whatever, but if the op has broken and had to rma his card, he would have done it by now.
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Ahaha, I need to pay closer attention to the dates on posts. Dunno how I came across this old thread.

But seriously. Hexane. It's the real deal. Check it out.
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