Quote Originally Posted by TheMysticWizard View Post
To confirm, my e2160 wasn't soldered to the IHS, they seemed to use the same thing ASUS uses on the NB. Some sort of Thermal Gum/Soft Epoxy.

How thick does that slop look between the die and IHS? Is it 8800 cooler style thick or ???

I have a 2180 that I suspect is needing some work such as you are doing.