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Removing thermal paste from heatsink

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September 13, 2013 2:54:01 AM

Hi, my processor just came today and i don't want to use the default heatsink i want to use my old one which is better. However i bought new thermal paste and im not actually sure how im going to get the old thermal paste off my heatsink. I heard people saying buy 99% alcohol (what is this?) or these cleaning products for the CPU but i don't want to waste even more money and time like i already have. Is there any household products which will do the job or is this the only option to removing it.
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September 13, 2013 3:06:29 AM

iCalviinn said:
Hi, my processor just came today and i don't want to use the default heatsink i want to use my old one which is better. However i bought new thermal paste and im not actually sure how im going to get the old thermal paste off my heatsink. I heard people saying buy 99% alcohol (what is this?) or these cleaning products for the CPU but i don't want to waste even more money and time like i already have. Is there any household products which will do the job or is this the only option to removing it.
Thanks!


the 99% alcohol is actually just a piece of cloth(wet tissue like)with an agent to clean off old thermal paste.its not that expensive though.i usually just use a small damp cloth to remove old thermal paste.=p up to this date nothing has gone wrong.
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September 13, 2013 3:07:21 AM

They're usually referring to Isopropyl alcohol. It's quite common, cheap, available virtually everywhere and works very well. You don't need expensive exotic specialist cleaning products. Just squib a bit onto some kitchen roll / paper towel / soft cloth and wipe off the old compound. Then repeat until shiny.
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September 13, 2013 3:19:54 AM

BSim500 said:
They're usually referring to Isopropyl alcohol. It's quite common, cheap, available virtually everywhere and works very well. You don't need expensive exotic specialist cleaning products. Just squib a bit onto some kitchen roll / paper towel / soft cloth and wipe off the old compound. Then repeat until shiny.


Hmm so i need to go out to a shop and buy some. Will white spirit not do or vodka?
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September 13, 2013 3:24:21 AM

iCalviinn said:
BSim500 said:
They're usually referring to Isopropyl alcohol. It's quite common, cheap, available virtually everywhere and works very well. You don't need expensive exotic specialist cleaning products. Just squib a bit onto some kitchen roll / paper towel / soft cloth and wipe off the old compound. Then repeat until shiny.


Hmm so i need to go out to a shop and buy some. Will white spirit not do or vodka?


it will pretty much do or cleaning;)
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September 13, 2013 3:28:17 AM

Nail polish remover works well too, preferably non perfume
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