No, I have tried the thermal pad method though and saw marked improvement - fan rarely if ever turns on (I have the i5 version). It only cost me about $5-6 and is super easy to install. If you ever try the thermal paste let us know! https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/mac...-air-2020-thermal-pad-great-results.2237367/ https://www.amazon.com/ARCTIC-Thermal-Efficient-Conductivity-Handling/dp/B00UYTTMNI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild...-2
