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removing thermal compound of a used CPU??

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raynr1387   12-12-2008 at 01:26:32 AM

I have an Intel q6600 planing to remove it. I implemented thermal cooling compound ontop of the CPU. i will be putting it for storage until the new mobo comes in. how and whats the best way of removing the compound off?

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chookman   12-12-2008 at 04:42:15 AM
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Ive always just used a tissue myself :S

Although after lapping mine i used a metal cleaning/polish i had laying around... probably not the best to use but all i had

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the last resort   12-12-2008 at 04:52:26 AM
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rubbing alcohol 91%. works like magic, ive used it several times. just make sure you don't drop any in the socket/on the MOBO since im sure it cant be good....

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Granite3   12-12-2008 at 04:57:42 AM
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+1 on the rubbing alcohol, and a residue free cloth. Toilet paper and cheap paper towels leave behind the "fuzz".

I use cloth baby diapers for the job, each is good for thirty or so cleanings.

Do not forget to clean the cooler base or the waterblock too.

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Winly   12-12-2008 at 05:05:43 AM
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use alcohol to remove it.

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