Did you remove the CPU from the base? Try again, only wash the processor with alcohol from monopolka, release the processor from the socket, you don't have to remove it, but move it and tighten the screw, apply the paste to the cores, do not spread it, apply it carefully, cooling after adding, gently move side to side (by a millimeter) tighten the screws in sequence according to the numbers.
Assemble the laptop and test. If nothing changes, invest in a "new" processor - it's not a huge cost.
Assemble the laptop and test. If nothing changes, invest in a "new" processor - it's not a huge cost.