Cleaning

Maccy · 25 May 2007 at 16:14

Sorry didn't know what to post under so just came to general!

Basically, I'm putting some pc components on ebay and want to get them cleaned before selling.

Heard from a friend that using Vodka is ok to clean them with? Can anyone clarrify this as being ok or would there be a better alternative?

Will_3rd · 25 May 2007 at 16:18

if your talking about cleaning off thermal paste, then yes

Maccy · 25 May 2007 at 16:19

Yeh just want to get the paste off some cpu's and some cpu heatsinks.

GibGaming · 25 May 2007 at 16:19

Maccy said:
Sorry didn't know what to post under so just came to general!

Basically, I'm putting some pc components on ebay and want to get them cleaned before selling.

Heard from a friend that using Vodka is ok to clean them with? Can anyone clarrify this as being ok or would there be a better alternative?

Only for the Processor.. And maybe the graphics card head ! Never put liquid on any other parts. May cause a short connection.

Use a spray can, will do the trick by blasting the dirt from the motherboard and the graphics etc...

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Maccy · 25 May 2007 at 16:25

I've also been told white spirit works? Only want to remove thermal paste, got canned air for dust.

Will_3rd · 25 May 2007 at 16:26

White spirit is alcohol as well so should be OK.

Maccy · 25 May 2007 at 16:26

Thanks for the heads up, will get to cleaning

Nicos Rex · 25 May 2007 at 16:36

White spirit will leave a residue - as will vodka.

Best choice is IPA (no not the beer!) - Isopropyl Alcohol - it is an effective solvent and evaporates completely. It can be obtained fairly cheaply from pharmacists.

Maccy · 25 May 2007 at 16:40

I've used white spirit now and it seems to have done a good job. I'll explain this when I put it on the bay!