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Hi there,

 

So question is rather simple , how should i remove an old thermal paste (i plan to do it at least due to changin a cooler) from CPU? I read smth about usin alcohol but dont which one and if you guys know some great distributons i would be greatfull.

 

Cheers 

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Atleast 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.

 

Use it with a tissue.

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Hi there,

 

So question is rather simple , how should i remove an old thermal paste (i plan to do it at least due to changin a cooler) from CPU? I read smth about usin alcohol but dont which one and if you guys know some great distributons i would be greatfull.

 

Cheers 

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And where i can find such high % of isopropyl alco?

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90-99% isopropyl alcohol and coffee filters.

 

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And where i can find such high % of isopropyl alco?

 

I use 70% from CVS and it's always worked fine. Seems to be the most common %. The higher you go, it IS harder to find, yes.

I'd assume closer to 99% can only be at medical supply stores or something. Never found it at CVS/Walmart/Big retailers

 

Maybe home depot? Dunno

 

Definitely online though.

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And where i can find such high % of isopropyl alco?

I went to my local Dollar General and got it. I'm sure a Rite Aid would probably have it as well.

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And where i can find such high % of isopropyl alco?

70% is fairly easy to get. For me at least.

http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/334934-unofficial-ltt-beginners-guide/ (by Minibois) and a few things that will make our community interaction more pleasent:
1. FOLLOW your own topics                                                                                2.Try to QUOTE people so we can read through things easier
3.Use PCPARTPICKER.COM - easy and most importantly approved here        4.Mark your topics SOLVED if they are                                Don't change a running system

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and if i dont have coffe filters? should i buy or rather go with the tissues? 

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