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Provider: Pro-Logic Technologies, Kangari Building, Nairobi
The thermal pad is the compliant, heat-conductive interface material that sits between a component and its heat spreader or shield. Without it, the air gap between chip and heat sink acts as an insulator, trapping heat. Thermal pads are frequently damaged or discarded during repair procedures — and their absence is often the hidden reason a repaired phone runs warmer than expected.
What Is a Phone Thermal Pad?
A thermal pad is a soft, compressible sheet made from silicone-based thermally conductive material. It conforms to the surface of both the IC package and the heat spreader, eliminating air gaps and maximising thermal transfer. Pads come in different thicknesses and thermal conductivity ratings (measured in W/mK) — the correct specification must be matched for the device to maintain proper thermals.
Common Reasons to Replace Thermal Pads
- Discarded during repair — pads often stick to the heat spreader and are discarded with it
- Dried or hardened pads — old thermal pads lose their compressibility and thermal contact quality
- Post-water-damage service — thermal pads saturated with moisture must be replaced
- Overheating after repair — a repaired phone that runs hotter than before likely has a missing pad
Supply and Replacement: What to Expect
At Pro-Logic Technologies, Kangari Building, Nairobi, thermal pads are sourced by thickness and conductivity specification for your device. Replacement is performed as part of internal service or as a standalone thermal restoration procedure.
Estimated costs in Nairobi:
| Service | Approximate Cost (KES) |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis / inspection | 500 – 1,000 |
| Single thermal pad replacement | 800 – 2,500 |
| Full thermal pad kit (all ICs) | 2,000 – 5,000 |
| Thermal paste application (BGA chips) | 1,000 – 3,000 |
Turnaround Time
Thermal pad replacement is completed within one business day.
Should You Replace Thermal Pads?
If your device was recently repaired and now overheats during calls, gaming, or charging, ask whether thermal pads were replaced during the service. Restoring them is quick and inexpensive.
Pro-Logic Technologies uses correct-specification thermal pads during all internal repair procedures at Kangari Building, Nairobi.
