2019 i7 MBP thermal pad application

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CPU temperature has dropped 20C (68F) after the mod. It is a lot simpler than thermal paste replacement, 10 mins vs 2~3 hours.

1. VRM Row - This is the "throttle killer" that helps maintain your CPU speed during high-performance tasks.

2. Heatsink - This large square pad sits directly over the CPU/GPU. It is the most effective placement for general cooling.

3. T2 security chip