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Thermal paste on a socket

Larky
By Larky
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I haven't personally had to do it, but if it were me, I would use a small plastic pick.  Gently work out the majority of the compound.  Most of the time thermal compound isnt conductive so it is unlikely you will ruin your cpu or motherboard.  Someone was very generous with the thermal compound, its everywhere!

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Just put it into the dishwasher...
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16 minutes ago, Cysquatch said:

I haven't personally had to do it, but if it were me, I would use a small plastic pick.  Gently work out the majority of the compound.  Most of the time thermal compound isnt conductive so it is unlikely you will ruin your cpu or motherboard.  Someone was very generous with the thermal compound, its everywhere!

What about rubbing alcohol?

 

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4 hours ago, Larky said:

What about rubbing alcohol?

 

IPA will be completely safe to use (try to get at least 97%) 

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