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Lifted heatsink, need to replace thermal paste?

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kaashif   07-21-2009 at 07:02:30 AM

Hi,

During some troubleshooting, I lifted my heatsink not knowing better and I remember reading somewhere that the thermal paste must be reapplied when this is done. Is this true?

I'm not even sure if I have thermal paste or pad...

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AKM880   07-21-2009 at 07:31:11 AM
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Well I lifted my heatsink for only 5min and I just left the TIM on there, usually I reapply thermal paste. Use something like Isopropyl Alcohol 91% or higher.

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marco324   07-21-2009 at 07:32:19 AM
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always a good idea to clean both surfaces with alcohol pads any drug store and reapply thermal paste but not always necessary check your temps if there good no problem ?

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Ragsters   07-21-2009 at 07:41:01 AM
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I don't care what anyone says you should always reapply TIM after removing the heatsink.

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