Thermal Pads vs Thermal Paste: Best Solution for Mounting

I used to work as a construction assistant, where my primary responsibility was to level properties before the heavy concrete trucks lay down a level foundation. It was a tedious and taxing job, but something that is quite crucial for a building for it to withstand years of use and abuse. I would run through a spit of land with nothing more than a shovel ensuring that the ground is flat and level within an inch tolerance.

Thermal Pads vs Thermal Paste: Best Solution for Mounting Heatsinks on a PCB, Blog

Can someone please confirm I have applied thermal paste on the right places. My model TUF dash F15-2021. There were no thermal pads in stock only paste. : r/Asustuf

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Thermal Pads vs Thermal Paste: Best Solution for Mounting Heatsinks on a PCB, Blog

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Thermal Pads vs Thermal Paste: Best Solution for Mounting Heatsinks on a PCB, Blog

My laptop is dirty and I cleaned it but these VRM's have thermal paste on it. Should I buy some thermal pads and use it instead? : r/GamingLaptops

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OwlTree 4 Pack Thermal Pad,100x100mm 0.5mm 1mm 1.5mm 2mm Highly Efficient Thermal Conductivity 6.0 W/mK,Heat Resistant Silicone Thermal Pads for Laptop Heatsink CPU GPU SSD IC LED Cooler : Electronics