SILVERSTONE PERMAFROST PF240 ARGB AIO CPU LIQUID COOLER Repair | DIY Tech

SILVERSTONE PERMAFROST PF240 ARGB AIO CPU LIQUID COOLER (STT-PF240-ARGB)

240mm AIO cooler repair

Its my fav brand but i am very disappointed by the death of such large number of coolers , all because of bad coolant that is gunking up and hindering the coolant flow

Have alot more to repair let me know if u guys are interested to see more such videos

So in this video i have tear it apart completely and brought it back to life

The above repair was for a client so i tested all the stuff before and after the repair

• Screw Drivers

• A 12V adapter for checking (2A recommended)
• Car Coolant any will do
• Some brushes to clean up the AIO
• ARGB controller if u are willing to test it ARGB Leds

Here are the steps involved to repair an AIO. It will work for any

I always prefer checking all the electronics before and after the repairs

So i tested both the ARGB and the PUMP before i even dusted the AIO to make sure the unit is in working condition

• Start with testing the PUMP. If its not working its not worth it going through all the trouble. Repairing these AIO pumps is pretty much above most of the guys skill level and will cost too.
• If its working but not pumping there can be 3 issues

1. Clogged
2. Air
3. Not enough Coolant

• In my case it was point 1 2 and 3...
• If the plate is this much clogged as show in video. U will need to disassemble whole pump unit. To make sure all the stuff is cleaned of all those gummy bears etc ....
• Soap , dishwasher etc any thing will work perfect.
• After cleaning it its better to check once before closing it up.
• I recommend submerging the pump in water to remove all the air out. (Air is a no go for AIO it creates noise and will harm the pump and of course will hinder flow)
• If the fins are meshed up u can use any thin needle or such stuff to open those up it will help improve cooling especially if large number of radiator fins are blocked. Dont use force those are really fragile.
• There is always some air left all cant be taken out.
• BY LAW the Pump should never be the highest point in the loop !!! :D