Arctic, a company that makes computer coolers, has found that it’s AIO Liquid Freezer 2 coolers made between May 2021 and March 2022 might leak. Because of this issue, the cooling capacity may be reduced, and there may be a loss of coolant in the loop and subsequent short-circuit in the system. Arctic has released a self-repair kit to address this issue, allowing users to troubleshoot themselves and reduce system downtime.
The problem is that the gasket and the cold plate have a chemical reaction that makes things worse. Insufficient vulcanization of rubber gaskets can cause sulfur residue and spots on copper plates. This can reduce the ability to cool and cause liquid to leak out. The Arctic says the seal could be damaged during the six-year warranty. As a result, AIO might rapidly disintegrate or leak. However, Arctic advises replacing the gasket with a service kit as soon as possible to avoid leakage or damage to the system.
The kit is simple to use and can be completed in minutes if you have previous experience building computers. The service kit includes all necessary hardware, such as new cold plates, gaskets, MX-5, and coolant.
You can also get extra screws and a cooler. Changing out the rubber gasket is a simple process that requires only the removal of the copper cold plate and four screws. If the user finds that the AIO has suffered a significant loss of liquid, the user can top it off with the included bottle of the coolant. If you can’t fix it yourself, you can always send it in, and an Arctic technician will fix it. Due to supply constraints, however, this process can take up to two weeks. Please click here to go to the Arctic support page and request a free support ticket if your device is affected. Fortunately, the 6-year warranty will apply even if you perform the repair yourself.