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Is it possible to break the graphics card of a MacBook Pro 2017 when cleaning a laptop?

Hello. I have a question: Is it possible to break the graphics card of a MacBook Pro 2017 when cleaning a laptop? (Cleaning is changing thermal paste on cpu, removing dust, etc.). Thank you for any answer on my question

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.1

Posted on May 15, 2023 9:39 AM

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Posted on May 15, 2023 11:42 AM

It's possible to "break" anything with improper cleaning if that involves liquids of any kind getting into the Mac.


Changing thermal past is not "cleaning", that's modifying or some such and it only takes one small misstep to completely ruin internals with electrical shorts and such. So yes, that's definitely possible.

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May 15, 2023 11:42 AM in response to EgorDubina

It's possible to "break" anything with improper cleaning if that involves liquids of any kind getting into the Mac.


Changing thermal past is not "cleaning", that's modifying or some such and it only takes one small misstep to completely ruin internals with electrical shorts and such. So yes, that's definitely possible.

Is it possible to break the graphics card of a MacBook Pro 2017 when cleaning a laptop?

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