Cleaning a CPU from Thermal Paste.....

Hello all!

Well , I want to clean my CPU off. It has thermal compond on it and the HSF. So , can someone tell me EXCACTLY what to use?

Through reading I'm about 90% sure on how to. But if someone can tell me the tools , ect.. that would be great or even a link to a guide of some sort. Thank you!

Isopropyl alchol or you can get ArctiClean.

Isopropyl alchol or you can get ArctiClean.

Thompsonwhore

Thanks! the Alcohol part I was pretty sure on but what kind of wipe/ect.. to wipe it with?

Also , its safe for the HSF too correct?

A guide to this can be found here: http://duxcw.com/digest/Howto/cpu/socka/4.html

[QUOTE="Thompsonwhore"]

Isopropyl alchol or you can get ArctiClean.

debusentel

Thanks! the Alcohol part I was pretty sure on but what kind of wipe/ect.. to wipe it with?

Also , its safe for the HSF too correct?

Use a lint free cloth.

And yes, it is safe for the heatsink as well.