Applying thermal paste does it matter if its exposed to fan

hemdal

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I applied the thermal paste with ceiling fan on does the air damages the thermal paste ?
 
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for a short time like that it will be fine, if its extended over a few days/weeks then you will have issues

Baumy15

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if its exposed for a short time everything should be fine, its its constant it will dry it out over time
 

hemdal

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It was exposed to air from ceiling fan for 3 minutes, does it damage the paste. I dont think it dried off.
 

Baumy15

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for a short time like that it will be fine, if its extended over a few days/weeks then you will have issues
 
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