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Confused_Chimp   11-04-2008 at 12:59:47 PM

Hi all,
Need some help.
I want to upgrade the heatsink on a chip. Currently there is an alaminum chip stuck on with some generic adhesive thermal paste so I need to find a way of removing it and it seems to be firmly in place. Any suggestions on things I can use?
Cheers
CC

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Scotteq   11-04-2008 at 04:24:15 PM
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Scrape with a plastic something or other (so you don't scratch the Proccy). Then clean off the remainder with some Isopropyl Alcohol.

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maximiza   11-04-2008 at 05:06:38 PM
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Arctic Silver ArctiClean

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bornking   11-04-2008 at 05:12:04 PM
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Rubbing alcohol 70%, cuetips (splelling?) and lots of patience is the best way my friend!

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rtfm   11-04-2008 at 08:29:22 PM
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alcohol (not vodka - doh!). Any kind will do, I use some ancient crap that came with a cd cleaner. Oh and use a cloth or whatever that wont shed fibres, again - any will do (I use kitchen towel).

You dont need to bother with some magic remover or cloth, just get whatever is cheapest or easiest to hand.

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rtfm   11-04-2008 at 08:33:33 PM
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alcohol (not vodka - doh!). Any kind will do, I use some ancient crap that came with a cd cleaner. Oh and use a cloth or whatever that wont shed fibres, again - any will do (I use kitchen towel).

You dont need to bother with some magic remover or cloth, just get whatever is cheapest or easiest to hand.

EDIT: did you mean the chip is stuck to the heatsink? If so, leave the pc on for a bit and take the heatsink of while the cpu is stick warm, this will make it easier.

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