# Framework laptop 16 Liquid Metal stuck on heat sink **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Laptop 16\ **Tags:** framework-laptop-16-amd-7040, graphics-module-amd-rx7700s\ **Created:** [May 7, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439 "2026-05-07T20:24:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![anonymous2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@anonymous2](https://community.frame.work/u/anonymous2)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/1 "2026-05-07T20:24:06Z")
umm.. ![IMG_0101](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/6/f/6f77e908b94b48327296e432524868be034d1aba.jpeg) ![IMG_0102](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/3X/a/0/a0417117d366ef0be3250706b27fe4fea2b24c4a.jpeg) . ---
**Author:** ![James3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@James3](https://community.frame.work/u/James3)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/2 "2026-05-07T20:41:41Z")
I suggest getting the LM off, and replace it with PTM 7950 pad, as per the FW instruction video. ---
**Author:** ![anonymous2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@anonymous2](https://community.frame.work/u/anonymous2)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/3 "2026-05-07T20:49:01Z")
I don’t even see the Liquid Metal anywhere and I kinda broke the thermal pad ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/zoe/32/34701_2.png) [@Zoe](https://community.frame.work/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/4 "2026-05-07T20:54:32Z")
It’s look like you ripped the chip of the package, don’t touch anything and contact support. it’s very likely you need a motherboard\* replacement. \*gpu board ---
**Author:** ![James3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@James3](https://community.frame.work/u/James3)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/5 "2026-05-07T21:34:07Z")
Follow these instructions: > **[Liquid Metal -\> PTM 7958](https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Liquid+Metal+-%3E+PTM+7958/402)** > > This guide will assist you with replacing the Liquid Metal on your Framework 16 with PTM 7958. ---
**Author:** ![taezea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e99b99/32.png) [@taezea](https://community.frame.work/u/taezea)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 12:35pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/6 "2026-05-08T12:35:41Z")
That plate is part of the heatsink. You can see that the LM seeped away to the side, you just need to clean it up and then install a PTM or paste. I have removed the plate myself, cleaned it up with sandpaper and put a copper shim and sandwich of PTM for better performance of the heatsink. You can find more info in this topic.: [Uneven CPU thermals!](https://community.frame.work/t/uneven-cpu-thermals/55614) ---
**Author:** ![James3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@James3](https://community.frame.work/u/James3)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2026, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/7 "2026-05-08T13:11:31Z")
The Liquid Metal, used in the FW16, is not liquid all the time. So, it will look solid in the photos you have there. It only gets liquid at about 30 C. When I removed the LM on my FW laptop, I was in a room at about 18 C, so the LM looked solid like you have in the picture you posted. Look at the pictures here for what it should look like once you have cleaned the LM off. > **[Liquid Metal -\> PTM 7958](https://guides.frame.work/Guide/Liquid+Metal+-%3E+PTM+7958/402)** > > This guide will assist you with replacing the Liquid Metal on your Framework 16 with PTM 7958. ---
**Author:** ![anonymous2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@anonymous2](https://community.frame.work/u/anonymous2)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/8 "2026-05-12T00:00:53Z")
it posts fine though and even goes into linux and seems fine on thermels still (i didnt remove very much and did a geekbench benchmark couldnt reach cloudflare though at the time) ---
**Author:** ![JakeSully](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/jakesully/32/45327_2.png) [@JakeSully](https://community.frame.work/u/JakeSully)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/9 "2026-05-12T00:54:29Z")
Wrong, there is 2 kinds of liquid metal. 1 that becomes hard/solid when cold and then a liquid metal that stays liquid all the time. Ps5 uses the more liquid one and some laptops manufactory does aswell. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/zoe/32/34701_2.png) [@Zoe](https://community.frame.work/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/10 "2026-05-12T01:11:56Z")
The GPU doesn’t effect whatever the computer boots. if the operating system finds the gpu and you don’t have any issues count your luck, I don’t know how that even would be possible. ---
**Author:** ![Conor](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/conor/32/29835_2.png) [@Conor](https://community.frame.work/u/Conor)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/11 "2026-05-12T01:21:13Z")
James3 was speaking specifically about the Liquid Metal thermal solution that was initially installed on the FW16 7040 series CPUs and what he said in his comment was entirely accurate. ---
**Author:** ![JakeSully](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/jakesully/32/45327_2.png) [@JakeSully](https://community.frame.work/u/JakeSully)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/12 "2026-05-12T01:23:56Z")
On how he wrote it. He didnt really mention that this does it. He said liquid metal becomes solid. So no i wanted to inform him that there is 2 types of liquid metal. ---
**Author:** ![MJ1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mj1/32/15519_2.png) [@MJ1](https://community.frame.work/u/MJ1)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/13 "2026-05-12T03:24:55Z")
Feels like there might just be a slight grammar misunderstanding / slight language barrier. He says “The Liquid Metal” rather than just “Liquid metal”. Using “The” points to a single specific subject rather than the alternative, a general group. Since the conversation is regarding the liquid metal used on the processor pictured in the OP, that should be inferred as the single specific subject which “The” is pointing to, and it is not necessary to explicitly spell it out as “The Framework liquid metal used here”. In fact, I feel it would read as redundant and odd, robotic or AI-like even, if it was explicitly spelled out. ---
**Author:** ![James3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@James3](https://community.frame.work/u/James3)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/framework-laptop-16-liquid-metal-stuck-on-heat-sink/82439/14 "2026-05-12T08:36:23Z")
I have update my post to make the LM comment specific to the FW16.