Should it be a problem if some excess thermal paste went off of the cpu and onto the cpu mount?

fusil

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Jun 23, 2013
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So yesterday I noticed that my cpu was running at 42C. I switched out the stock fan with the Hyper 212 Evo.

After properly installing the fan as per the instructions manual, my computer didn't boot. I suspect that it may be because I put just a bit too much thermal paste, which has now leaked off to the sides. It's not very much; mostly it's just the sides of the cpu, but there is a very minute amount on the mount of the processor.

I went to the advice thread; nothing worked. I tried moving my ram, switching the SATA cables, and unplugging and plugging the motherboard, none of which worked. Also, I am 100% sure that I did not turn on the PC without a fan.

The computer turns on, but there is no output to the monitor. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
Solution
clean off the thermalpaste with rubbing alcohol 70% or more, with a microcloth, than apply a peasize of thermalpaste, reinstall the cooler, and voila ur good mang.