cowboi123

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Can i use aftersave to remove thermal paste on the CPU, and should i apply two layer of the compound, one on the cpu and the other on the heat sink??
 

dragonsprayer

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USE the highest purity alcohol you can find - rubbing alcohol from the drug store

99% is best and 90% is ok - skip the 70% it dries alot slower

do not worry it wipes right off - wipe off the bulk of it and then clean the rest with cotton swab, guaz. tissue or paper towel - its a non issue