How to get thermal paste out of CPU socket?

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Any tips on how to get thermal paste out of a AM3+ CPU socket? Some got in there because the stuff goes everywhere and im trying to eliminate as many issues as possible (Something doesn't work after a OC)

[Velvet Revolver]

use Bounty paper towel and some 99% isopropyl alcohol.

could even use Q-Tips, maybe an air gun.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Just now, Velvet Revolver said:

use Bounty paper towel and some 99% isopropyl alcohol.

Oh forgot to mention I have no isopropyl alcohol. I do have Acetone though

[SCHISCHKA]

4 minutes ago, TubsAlwaysWins said:

Oh forgot to mention I have no isopropyl alcohol. I do have Acetone though

i dont know about acetone. that stuffs pretty strong

[BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

So you bent a pin and got thermal compound in your motherboard socket... Now how is that AMD's fault again?

[ARikozuM]

Since AMD doesn't use pins in the socket, you can head down to your local drug store, buy alcohol, and squirt into the socket by using a syringe.

[airdeano]

acetone will remove the TIM and the shellac on the PCB, so do not use acetone without control.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

1 minute ago, BlueChinchillaEatingDorito said:

So you bent a pin and got thermal compound in your motherboard socket... Now how is that AMD's fault again?

TBH Im just pissed because I fucked up my first computer and I don't have money for a new one. I do think the bent pin is on them partly for CPU's being ripped out of sockets

[ARikozuM]

9 minutes ago, Velvet Revolver said:

use Bounty paper towel and some 99% isopropyl alcohol.

could even use Q-Tips, maybe an air gun.

You mean this?

 

http://www.evike.com/products/34905/

[Velvet Revolver]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

You mean this?

 

http://www.evike.com/products/34905/

sure whatever bruh

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

You mean this?

 

http://www.evike.com/products/34905/

Think that would help

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, TubsAlwaysWins said:

Think that would help

Most definitely. Just need a firing range and few minutes. There's even a 100,000 round pouch for it!

[Velvet Revolver]

1 minute ago, ARikozuM said:

Most definitely. Just need a firing range and few minutes. There's even a 100,000 round pouch for it!

for self protection and hunting purposes no doubt huh

[TubsAlwaysWins]

2 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

Most definitely. Just need a firing range and few minutes. There's even a 100,000 round pouch for it!

That would probably clean my whole motherboard up and then give me a excuse to get intel

[ARikozuM]

1 minute ago, TubsAlwaysWins said:

That would probably clean my whole motherboard up and then give me a excuse to get intel

By the way, does the board power on without the CPU?

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

By the way, does the board power on without the CPU?

Yeah. Not sure if you read or not, but with the CPU in I can get power for about 1/4 of a second after a Clear CMOS. But when its removed it will just sit there, fans spinning

[ARikozuM]

Just now, TubsAlwaysWins said:

Yeah. Not sure if you read or not, but with the CPU in I can get power for about 1/4 of a second after a Clear CMOS. But when its removed it will just sit there, fans spinning

That sounds like the board is okay. If I had AMD boards leftover, I'd send you one.

[TubsAlwaysWins]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

That sounds like the board is okay. If I had AMD boards leftover, I'd send you one.

I have a friend getting a 760G board or somethething for christmas (Holds a FX-6300). Might try my CPU in it but I don't want to brick his board

[aisle9]

28 minutes ago, TubsAlwaysWins said:

Any tips on how to get thermal paste out of a AM3+ CPU socket? Some got in there because the stuff goes everywhere and im trying to eliminate as many issues as possible (Something doesn't work after a OC)

Compressed air, isopropyl alcohol, toothpicks, determination, perseverance and time.

 

I don't recommend acetone unless you really, really know what you're doing. It can destroy a board very quickly if not controlled.

15 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

You mean this?

 

http://www.evike.com/products/34905/

[TubsAlwaysWins]

5 minutes ago, ARikozuM said:

That sounds like the board is okay. If I had AMD boards leftover, I'd send you one.

I just don't get why a pathetic OC compared to what Ive gotten on that CPU and Board killed something

[ARikozuM]

Just now, TubsAlwaysWins said:

I just don't get why a pathetic OC compared to what Ive gotten on that CPU and Board killed something

I don't overclock often, so I have no idea.

[Megah3rtz]

why don't you RMA the board and the CPU 

[calebr28]

crc electronics cleaner just use sparingly shouldn't hurt plastic or damage anything but u dont want to soak it.