cleaning gpu

[KieranFretwell]

What things should I use to clean my graphics card? At the minute I am using isoropyl alcohol and cotton buds. What is the best thing to use? And I am also having trouble getting the pop from inbetween little parts on it. Just need some help on what to do. http://imgur.com/D6RoZva,xUWLXHE

[KieranFretwell]

It's so... miniscule... I'd just use a backplate anyway...

Use a lint free cloth like, kitchen roll or something

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You don't understand, pop (soda) got spilled onto it a few days ago and I'm trying to clean it.

[KieranFretwell]

How the hell do you get soda on a gpu...

My sister knocked a can of it onto the top of my computer

[Briggsy]

<removed> probably wasnt a good idea

[Vacsol]

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You don't understand, pop (soda) got spilled onto it a few days ago and I'm trying to clean it.

How do you spill pop into a GPU?

 

I'd use fairly diluted isopropyl alcohol and clean it by rubbing it with a coffee filter (doesn't leave fibers). then let it dry out for a few days so it doesn't short out when you plug it in.

 

If it's really bad you might want to remove the cooler and clean it separately, then put it back on after it's dry with fresh thermal paste.

[Briggsy]

Could provoke the buildup of static?

you're right, bad idea.

[seiny]

I wouldn't dilute the alcohol, just use it pure, use a micro fiber cloth - Have some patience when doing it and take anti-static precautions

[KieranFretwell]

Not looking good to be honest.. might have to buy a new one.

[Vacsol]

damn. that sucks. (Unless it was a stock cooler, then it blows.)

[winningsince1337]

I'd use a Q-tip with 99% Isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber