Cleaning Motherboard?

sculptor · 16 Oct 2006 at 18:51

What is the best stuff for cleaning the thermal goop from a motherboard cpu socket after removing it from phase cooling?
Ive used akasa tim cleaner on the proc but it took quite a while to dry throughly, so I would prefer to use a product that evaporates quickly on the socket.
Any suggestions.
Tom

robmac · 16 Oct 2006 at 19:36

google for electrical contact cleaner.

Kesnel · 16 Oct 2006 at 19:42

IPA; I personally swear by it.

sculptor · 16 Oct 2006 at 20:06

Kesnel said:
IPA; I personally swear by it.

Aye, but which brand, Sir?

Kesnel · 16 Oct 2006 at 20:20

I use Servisol but only as it's easily available from a high street electronics shop. Does the job well though.

sculptor · 16 Oct 2006 at 20:20

No but seriously, I know you guys using phase have used some form of alcohol for cleaning.
If you culd give me a clue as to what it is and where to get it (chemist Im assuming) I would be gratefull.
Also just a quick question Kesnel. My Vapo is eating temp sensors like theres no tomorrow, have you any idea what could cause this. (I do make sure they are securely fitted)

That was quick. Do M*****s stock it?

Kesnel · 16 Oct 2006 at 20:55

sculptor said:
No but seriously, I know you guys using phase have used some form of alcohol for cleaning.
If you culd give me a clue as to what it is and where to get it (chemist Im assuming) I would be gratefull.
Also just a quick question Kesnel. My Vapo is eating temp sensors like theres no tomorrow, have you any idea what could cause this. (I do make sure they are securely fitted)

That was quick. Do M*****s stock it?

IPA is an alcohol, standing for Isopropyl alcohol as opposed to India Pale Ale.

w3bbo · 16 Oct 2006 at 21:31

Kesnel said:
I use Servisol but only as it's easily available from a high street electronics shop. Does the job well though.

Another vote for servisol IPA 170. 400ml spray can £4.99 from the above 'high street electronics store'