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How to clean/remove thermal paste from cpu pins

ntg

ntg

ntg

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Ok,

I got a laptop that keeps turning off at random moments. It's not overheating (it had that issue in the past but by changing the thermal paste and keeping the fans clean there is no overheating issue anymore).

However, it seems that some of the paste has gone in the 'holder' (is that the right word?) where the cpu's pins attach. I suspect this might be short-circuiting the system at random times?

It keeps turning off very randomly, could be a few seconds after I turn it on or after a whole day of working - so it's definitely not because of heat or any other specific issue as far as I can see.

The other odd thing is that it has a pcmcia card for wifi internet (it's an old laptop) and whenever I have to pluck it out and shove it back in (to force it to detect it, and thus connect, otherwise it will keep on 'connecting' for ever) then I get a blue screen with some kind of page system error and it will turn off.

Could this be linked to it?


Cheers for any responses.

kgi
 
kgi said:
However, it seems that some of the paste has gone in the 'holder' (is that the right word?) where the cpu's pins attach. I suspect this might be short-circuiting the system at random times?
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I would try some paper towel folded up and try to remove the paste gently. If it is dry try using some TIM remover to soften it up and then try again.
A credit card type thing has been used to do the same thing but more likely to remove lumps of the stuff.

kgi said:
The other odd thing is that it has a pcmcia card for wifi internet (it's an old laptop) and whenever I have to pluck it out and shove it back in (to force it to detect it, and thus connect, otherwise it will keep on 'connecting' for ever) then I get a blue screen with some kind of page system error and it will turn off.
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Driver issue perhaps.
Download the latest drivers from the manufacturers website.
Plug the card in then remove and delete drivers from device manager.
Plug in card and then reinstalled with latest drivers if possible.
 
I got some AS5 my Q6600 and used alcohol q-tips. ( used to clean skin before puncturing) it was fine, thank God!. but q6600 has the soft tips rather than pins
 
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