![Kryonaut Repasted 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Cinebench R15 & dGPU] @JDW-](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YwbxbyWeoTQ/hqdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Short screencast showing the Cinebench R15 scores with my discrete GPU ENABLED, with Volta OFF and then with Volta ON, booted from internal Apple 1TB SSD running High Sierra. Tests shown were performed 8 months after repasting the MBP with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.
My Repasting Video from 2019 is here: youtu.be/_XQNGNAwrLw
Short screencast showing the Cinebench R15 scores with my discrete GPU ENABLED, with Volta OFF and then with Volta ON, booted from internal Apple 1TB SSD running High Sierra. Tests shown were performed 8 months after repasting the MBP with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.
My Repasting Video from 2019 is here: youtu.be/_XQNGNAwrLw
![Kryonaut Repasted 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Cinebench R15 & dGPU]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YwbxbyWeoTQ/mqdefault.jpg "Kryonaut Repasted 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Cinebench R15 & dGPU]
Short screencast showing the Cinebench R15 scores with my discrete GPU ENABLED, with Volta OFF and then with Volta ON, booted from internal Apple 1TB SSD running High Sierra. Tests shown were performed 8 months after repasting the MBP with Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.
My Repasting Video from 2019 is here: https://youtu.be/_XQNGNAwrLw")
![Repasting a 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Thermals & Performance]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_XQNGNAwrLw/mqdefault.jpg "Repasting a 2015 MacBook Pro 15 [Thermals & Performance]
► Help your MBP run cooler and faster. Click SHOW MORE (or v on phones) to expand this text description for lots of links and important info.
🎥 VIDEO INDEX
0:00 Intro
5:37 BEFORE Repaste Benchmark (Volta OFF)
10:16 BEFORE Repaste Benchmark (Volta ON)
10:55 Removing Case Bottom Lid
13:29 Disconnecting Battery
16:25 Cleaning off the stock thermal paste
19:14 Repasting
26:57 AFTER Repaste Benchmark (Volta OFF)
29:52 AFTER Repaste Benchmark (Volta ON)
NOTE: After removing all screws from the bottom lid, dont just yank off the lid because there are two black plastic pieces toward the middle of the lid that fit into slots on the motherboard. You can see those 2 black pieces from about 13min.11sec. If your battery is swollen like mine was, its likely these 2 black pieces are already popped out so itll be easy to remove the bottom lid just like you see in my video; but if the 2 black pieces are still in place, you need to slowly and gently pry the lid up with your fingers to pop the black pieces out of their sockets. Dont use so much force the lid bends! Lift up and down slowly, gently with a rocking motion until those 2 pieces pop out of place and then the lid easily lifts off.
🛠 THERMAL PASTE & TOOLS:
• Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/36NMQwu
• Screwdriver Set (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3jSP1H5
• Yamachi Tool Set (Amazon Japan): https://amzn.to/2zm0jgS
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/39IAnPy
or
• 99.9% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2MkjS3h
or
• 99% ISO Alcohol: https://amzn.to/2YsK8v3
💁♂️I gave you 3 alcohol choices (Amazon US) above because its often out of stock. 70% will work, 91% is better, but 99% is best for electronics cleaning (fast drying & no residue).
• Rocket Blower (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/31854vM
(The Q-tips, brush & paper towels Im sure you already have.)
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do kindly click and purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on all qualifying items in your Cart (even items not linked above).
🔗 Software LINKS:
• CineBench R15 (used in video): https://bit.ly/2ZhlUX5
• CineBench R20 (newest ver.): https://bit.ly/2XgJhdL
• Intel Power Gadget: https://intel.ly/2Pg1kSi
• iStat Menus: https://bjango.com/mac/istatmenus/
• Volta: https://volta.garymathews.com
🔋 My SWOLLEN BATTERY Video: https://youtu.be/Om1c-FCc5u0
👉 OFFICIAL THERMAL GRIZZLY ADVICE. I exchanged several emails with Thermal Grizzly after the making of my video. They kindly watched my video and saw my SPREAD and subsequent X application methods. They agreed with me that the super-thin, film-like result of my SPREAD application was NOT adequate (thin as a fingerprint). They said because the viscosity of Kryonaut requires more force/difficulty to properly apply via the SPREAD method, they recommend instead using Hydronaut for notebook applications (i.e., for thermal paste application to non-lidded CPU and GPU dies). Of course, the Thermal Conductivity specification of Kryonaut is slightly better than Hydronaut, so using the X-application method as shown in my video is quite fine and acceptable, and my thermals and performance boost bear that out. However, Thermal Grizzly added that depending upon the FORCE used to press down on the heatsink, Kryonaut may slowly seep out over time. They said Hydronaut would not seep out and therefore there are fewer concerns about replacing Hydronaut over as compared to Kryonaut. So if you decide to use Hydronaut in your repate while following the SPREAD method of my video, please make time to offer me feedback in the Comments section about how well the SPREAD method worked for you, or whether you needed to resort to the X-method like I did. Remember, the result of the SPREAD method should NOT be a film as thin as a fingerprint but a nice coating instead. I hope this info helps!
❓Why KRYONAUT instead of Brand-X?
Believe me, I spent HOURS watching every YouTube video on the subject and reading dozens of articles. All of that information convinced me KRYONAUT beats MX-2 (a widely used paste) in terms of thermal performance, and it beats most other pastes by a wide margin. Only liquid metal is better, but liquid metal can be dangerous in that it can cause electrical shorts and you must reapply it every 3 years, plus you cannot use liquid metal with aluminum heatsinks (not a problem for the MBP which is Copper, but still limiting).
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![Apple IIe Card, FloppyEMU & Mach III Joystick [Part 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ebftAlXGgbk/mqdefault.jpg "Apple IIe Card, FloppyEMU & Mach III Joystick [Part 2]
Learn how to use a FloppyEMU to move Apple II software from your modern Mac to a vintage Mac with Apple IIe Card, and see how to add capacitors to a CH Products Mach III joystick for optimal calibration. My Part I video is here: https://youtu.be/iKF_zGshSWY
🔎 INDEX
0:00 — Intro
1:18 — FloppyEMU Model Comparison
3:41 — SD Card & Software
6:23 — Connecting to the IIe Card
8:07 — Selectable Apple II Drives
9:08 — SmartPort Hard Disk
12:30 — 32MB drive from apple-2.com
28:56 — Joystick Calibration & Capacitors
43:06 — KARATEKA
46:06 — Total Replay 5.0b2
49:40 — Prince of Persia
52:26 — Flapple Bird
58:07 — Apple II Desktop
1:03:48 — Dual 5.25 Drives (Shell Shock)
1:07:45 — PETSCII Robots (8-bit Guy)
1:13:59 — Closing Thoughts
🛒 BUY
• FloppyEMU (Model C): https://bit.ly/2BA8yru
• PETSCII Robots for Apple II by @The8BitGuy : https://bit.ly/3DfvN8I
• Mylar Capacitor Kit (great for Joystick adjustments, Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3sAiY4c
• Joystick feet, D=0.5/12.7mm (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3sxBNVt
[ Y-Cable Replacements for the IIe Card ]
• PCB Adapter w/Standard Floppy Drive Connector: https://bit.ly/3XC0UUj
• PCB Adapter w/Ribbon Cable type Floppy Drive Connector: https://ebay.to/3UuDos1
• Copy of stock Y-cable, but no ferrite choke at floppy connector: https://bit.ly/3fe1hDV
📚 REFERENCE
• The Apple Catalog, summer 1993: https://bit.ly/3TBoWh5
• Apple DOS & ProDOS commands: https://bit.ly/3W6UwEN
[ IIe Card Resources ]
• Owners Guide: https://bit.ly/3Sd6OsU
• Brochure: https://bit.ly/3r5dr4K
• Compatible Macs & System Software: https://bit.ly/3C46kjo
• Installing the Card: https://bit.ly/3dJ0Pgr
• Troubleshooting: https://bit.ly/3DQ8Evr
• FAQ: https://bit.ly/3C75NgE
• OVERVIEW: https://bit.ly/3R3RRYU
• Gemini vs. Mega II: https://bit.ly/3LCFJNu
• Differences with a real IIe: https://bit.ly/3C76Mxm
• Tech Notes: https://bit.ly/3TWBj72
• How Apple got Macs into US schools: https://bit.ly/3C3tM07
💾 SOFTWARE
• IIe Card software v1.0 ~ 2.2.2d1: https://bit.ly/3fk1DZy
(Blank Disk Images there too)
• 32MB of Games & Utils: http://www.apple-2.com
• Total Replay: https://bit.ly/3r721gV
• Apple II Desktop: https://www.a2desktop.com
• Shell-Shock.zip (dual drives OK!): https://bit.ly/3sx9Ih2
• Ultima IV (dual drives OK!): https://bit.ly/3TCFAwC
• ComputerInspector (MECC 1.0).dsk for Joystick calibration: https://bit.ly/3sxCNsz
• Apple DOS, ProDOS & Manuals: https://bit.ly/3CiVkxr
• ProDOS 2.5a: https://bit.ly/3sFuFpX
🙏 SINCERE THANKS to Paypal supporters (Oct. - Nov. 2022):
• Stuart J.
• Philippe ASTIER
• Gavin Maxwell
🕹️ THANKS AGAIN to Javier Rivera of @ARCJavMaster who sold me a fully tested Mach III joystick. Check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JavMaster
📱iPhone 7 device shown at 33min. 5sec. is from Design at Meta: https://bit.ly/3DHwPMs
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![SPIISD v2: Usage & Comparison to FloppyEMU [Part 2 of 2]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gRluyxiFoGM/mqdefault.jpg "SPIISD v2: Usage & Comparison to FloppyEMU [Part 2 of 2]
Learn how to use the SPIISDv2, setup an SD card, and see how the BMOW FloppyEMU compares.Compatibility: Apple II Plus, IIe, IIc, IIc Plus & IIgs.
Part 1 video: https://youtu.be/zyInduIstWk
🔎 *INDEX*
0:00 — Intro
0:24 — SD Card SETUP
5:45 — Case Revision
7:20 — Testing & Comparison
22:45 — Minor Gripes
25:41 — Closing Thoughts
27:28 — Bonus Content (Shufflepuck)
🛒 *KEROS MAC MODS*
_(When accessing Kays store, use Chrome or Firefox, not Safari)_
• SPIISDv2 kit: https://bit.ly/42FO5P1
• All Products on Keros Mac Mods: https://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/shop-1
• 1.54 LCD: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009104685556.html
🛒 *BMOW*
• FloppyEMU: https://bit.ly/3DCIMW4
• Drive Switcher: https://www.bigmessowires.com/switcher/
_(If you own a IIc like me and buy a FloppyEMU instead of SPIISDv2, definitely get a Drive Switcher!)_
• STL files (by @MrLurchsThings ) for 3D printable case for Drive Switcher: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4900258
🛒 *IIc ROM SWITCHER*
_(Lets you switch among the 4 Apple IIc ROMs)_
• ROMXc — $79.99 (pricey but powerful, includes clock): https://bit.ly/4a0Ia8U
🛒 *IIc BOOT SWITCHER*
_(Lets you choose to boot from the Internal Floppy Drive or an External)_
• ROM4X — $10 (choose IIc MON 4x (latest) from the popup menu): https://bit.ly/4dyyKmR
NOTE 1: ROM4X does NOT let you switch among ROM versions!
NOTE 2: ROM4X is basically Apple ROM4 with enhancements.
🛒 *OTHER STUFF*
• SD Cards I use for almost everything: Gigastone 16GB MLC V30: https://amzn.to/4jiEhiK
• 3D Printing at JLPCB: https://jlc3dp.com/3d-printing-quote
• Rubber Feet for a 3D printed case: https://amzn.to/4jb34G0
• MacEffects IIc BLACK Case & Keyboard: https://bit.ly/3CsStG2
• EYOYO 10 IPS Display: https://bit.ly/4gSm8ah
💵 NOTE: Your price on Amazon (US only) is the same even if you dont click the amzn.to Affiliate links above, but if you do click & purchase within 24 hours, Amazon may pay me a small commission on qualifying items in your Cart.
💾 *SOFTWARE*
• Total Replay: https://archive.org/details/TotalReplay
• Total Replay II: https://bit.ly/3UoQEhg
• A2 Desktop: https://www.a2desktop.com
• Glider: https://bit.ly/3Hm0HCe
• ShufflePuck: https://bit.ly/3ZCH0MT
• ZORK & most INFOCOM games: https://archive.org/details/PitchDark
• Asimov Collection: https://www.apple.asimov.net/images/
• Virtual ][ emulator (not free, but the best on the Mac): http://virtualii.com
• Disk Jockey: https://diskjockey.onegeekarmy.eu
• CiderPress II: https://github.com/fadden/CiderPress2/releases
_(Mac users, download CP2Mac107.zip or newer, Unzip and follow the README.txt about Terminal commands.)_
• Online emulator (free): https://apple2ts.com
• Defraggler to defrag SD cards (Windows only): https://www.ccleaner.com/defraggler/download/standard
📚 *REFERENCE*
• SPIISDv2 Usage (& Case Photos): https://tinyurl.com/47ncys5x
• SmartPort protocol was designed for the UniDisk 3.5: https://tinyurl.com/mr29v2ea
• ZORK T-Shirt (view mockups only): https://bit.ly/4mXqZuZ
DOWNLOAD logo art to print your own at Printful: https://bit.ly/441QUc7
🙇♂️ *SPECIAL THANKS* to Kay Koba of Keros Mac Mods for giving me guidance, and *HUGE THANKS* to Javier Rivera for making his plastic case even better!
🙏 *THANK YOU, Paypal Supporters!* (since my last video)
• Brian Gorham 🇺🇸 (🥇TOP repeat supporter)
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS
Circles of Black and Red by Kevin Hartnell is under CC BY-SA 4.0 attribution license.
https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_Hartnell/CC_BY-SA_40
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