removing thermal compound

Asbaat

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Hi, as I already read, I don't have any access to Isopropane(idk whatever it is) alcohol. I need to remove the thermal paste from my cooler and the processor. I was wondering if I use nail polish remover and be EXTRA careful by removing it using a cotton bud slowly and carefully, will it not damage the processor right? other options are petrol and spirit. Please guide me, thanks
 
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I used nail polish remover, nothing wrong with that. Wont hurt anything, dries out in seconds too.
You can use coffee filters to clean flat surface areas too.

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Thanks, I am building my new pc so I was scared that the processor might not work, I'll be super extra careful with that. Thanks again!