Cleaning Thermal Paste From Processor

yantorsen · 6 Dec 2007 at 21:41

I dont have vodka, im 16

anything else i can use?

neodude · 6 Dec 2007 at 22:46

I use This with a piece of lens paper.

Snapshot · 7 Dec 2007 at 07:21

I shift as much as possible using kitchen towel (bog roll isn't strong enough

) then clean up any residue using liquid lighter fuel on a lint-free cloth. Lighter fuel is one of the best degreasers around so it's always useful to have a can in stock.

hp7909 · 7 Dec 2007 at 07:38

rounddodger said:
I wouldn't use just a cloth as you want to completely remove all residue.

I hear that's impossible. Some microscopic amount remains on both the CPU & heatsink. Surprisingly that's good because it covers tiny (imperfection) ridges on both surfaces

Vouch for IPA. Makes light work of the compound & doesn't leave any unwanted materials if used with the right cloth.