Repasting the thermal compound and replacing the thermal pads can indeed help in certain situations, primarily related to your electronic's cooling system.

Thermal Paste

Thermal paste (also known as thermal grease or thermal compound) is used to improve heat conduction between two surfaces, like a CPU (or GPU) and a cooler. Over time, this paste can dry out, reducing its effectiveness at transferring heat. This can lead to higher temperatures, which can reduce performance and potentially shorten the lifespan of the hardware.

Repasting the thermal compound can help to reduce these temperatures, improving performance and potentially increasing the lifespan of the device. It's a common practice in high-performance computing and when overhauling older machines.

Thermal Pads

Thermal pads serve a similar purpose as thermal paste, but they're typically used in areas where the gap between two surfaces is larger or where a paste would be impractical to apply. They also degrade over time, losing their effectiveness at transferring heat.

Replacing old or worn-out thermal pads can reduce the temperatures of the components they're attached to, again improving performance and potentially increasing lifespan.

It's important to note that while repasting and replacing thermal pads can help, it's not a guaranteed fix for all thermal issues. For example, if your cooling system is not adequate for the amount of heat your system is generating (due to, for example, overclocking), you may need to upgrade your cooling system. Also, proper cleaning of dust and ensuring adequate airflow in the case are equally important for maintaining good thermal performance.

That applying thermal paste and replacing thermal pads is a delicate process that requires some technical knowledge. If you're not comfortable doing it yourself, it's best to get help from a professional.

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