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How do I protect copper heatsink when not in use

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jon_west_uk   02-18-2004 at 02:29:55 AM

I am having to RMA my processor and as a result have taken off my Thermalright heatsink. Naturally i want to keep the lovely clean finish to the contact surface. What is the best way to do this?

Should i protect it now or leave it and clean it up when i need it again in 60 days!!

Cheers for your help.

Jon

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tombance   02-18-2004 at 11:00:34 AM
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Unless you keep it in a vaccuum, you wont stop it from tarnishing. If you really need it to look that good just clean it up again when you put it back on.

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endyen   02-18-2004 at 11:54:54 AM
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When I was a kid, we used to dip pennies in a solution of water, salt and vinegar, then polish them up on the carpet.

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zpyrd   02-18-2004 at 08:45:45 PM
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I don't think you should be worried about it. Put the HS in a safe place where it can't be damaged.
You can put a film of oil on the heat transfer surface. Don't forget to clean the oil off before re-installation.

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coylter   02-19-2004 at 01:11:05 AM
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never put oil on a heatsink , it is VERY HARD near impossible to completly remove it

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Ed_Phoon   02-19-2004 at 02:41:43 AM
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You could be right for saying 'near impossible to completly remove it', but in my experience that doesn't hurt HSF performance, at least not noticeable.

I always apply some oil on HSF base when it's not in use. When the HSF is needed, I simply clean it with contact cleaner and then install as usual. So far I didn't see any drop in HSF performance.

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zpyrd   02-19-2004 at 05:38:09 AM
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Why do you think it is so difficult to remove oil from the surface of a heatsink?

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coylter   02-19-2004 at 06:25:21 AM
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..........its gonna reduce its abilies to conduct heat

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redface   02-19-2004 at 07:04:57 AM
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i prefer a larger size plastic box used for holding fluids. Wrap the hs in a plastic bag and put it in the box, include a little dehumidifier box in that plastic box.

should protect it and keep it dry....

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P4Man   02-19-2004 at 10:03:24 AM
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I think you're giving this way too much consideration. Put it anywhere really; and in 60 days, polish surface up a bit, and thats it.

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jon_west_uk   02-19-2004 at 06:08:26 PM
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Your probably right but i just wanted to be sure!! What is the best method of removing the copper oxide once it has formed after 60 days.

It must be better to have a clean unoxidised contact surface if possible dont you think?

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