Found thermal paste inside the main connector of my power supply.
Found thermal paste inside the main connector of my power supply.
The primary connector on the motherboard with many pins likely has thermal paste applied to it. You may want to gently clean it without using isopropyl alcohol, and I can advise on safe methods.
Even if I insert the thermal paste, it shouldn’t change the link between the pins. My concern was about the connection strength, not the part itself, because the paste might be blocking the contact. I just want to know if cleaning it is okay—can I use it even if it’s not fully cleaned and has visible marks or globs on the connector pins? Thank you for clarifying the details.
It seems to be in good condition overall. Remove some debris using a cloth or cotton swab. If the paste isn't conductive, it's fine.
I’m not sure about the exact name, but I recall the sticker was likely dark blue.