I'm sure glad you mentioned the thermal compound. I had no idea about that. Not sure where I can buy it here. I live in a little cement block apt. with no A/C about 8 miles outside Acapulco, Mexico. Maybe they have the stuff at the local Acer repair place. Anyhow, I'll have to wait till tomorrow to search for it cause those types of places are not open Sundays. I can't thank you enough for all the advice you have given me. I'll let you know how everything turns out.
Thanks again, RZ