I have an Asus FX505GT laptop that's been overheating, and I noticed a foil-like material around the heatpipe. I'm unsure whether it's there for a specific reason, so I'm looking for your insight before I put everything back together. Here's a link to an image for reference: https://imgur.com/a/9ZhypoX.
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Could be either a heat shield or something for electromagnetic radiation shielding. Manufacturers sometimes use these to meet certification requirements. Either way, it seems like it’s an intended part!
It looks like a heat shield to protect the keyboard from overheating, especially since it covers where the hard drive sits. Make sure there's good airflow to avoid any major issues.
Laptops can get pretty hot, especially when gaming or running intensive programs. That foil you're seeing is likely not just random. It might actually be a heat shield to protect components above it from getting too hot. Not sure about the specifics, though—just my two cents!
Yeah, a heat shield definitely makes sense! Just remember, the laptop can get hot during heavy use, so cooling is essential.
That makes a lot of sense! I just didn't expect it at the bottom.