Residue of heat paste on the motherboard

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Residue of heat paste on the motherboard

ZethPlays
Member

195

07-06-2016, 10:14 AM

Hi, the tiny bit of thermal paste on the motherboard is likely harmless. You can probably fix it without major issues. As for the CPU cooler, it should still work fine as long as it fits properly. Spoiler: it’s safe to proceed.

ZethPlays

07-06-2016, 10:14 AM #1

JuanCZ
Junior Member

07-06-2016, 10:55 AM

It seems unlikely to be conductive, which means it's not a major issue. Cleaning it with a paper towel and Isopropyl alcohol works well to eliminate any residue.

JuanCZ

07-06-2016, 10:55 AM #2

It seems unlikely to be conductive, which means it's not a major issue. Cleaning it with a paper towel and Isopropyl alcohol works well to eliminate any residue.

LauraPoppy
Member

111

07-06-2016, 03:34 PM

Refers to the image provided. Make sure to use fresh thermal paste before installing the cooler.

LauraPoppy

07-06-2016, 03:34 PM #3

Refers to the image provided. Make sure to use fresh thermal paste before installing the cooler.

WildCandy
Senior Member

675

07-07-2016, 12:28 AM

Many pastes aren’t conductive, so it’s safe to leave them as is. You might want to clean them more thoroughly with a paper towel lightly sprayed in isopropyl alcohol or sanitary alcohol. Alternatively, use a cotton swab dipped in acetone—commonly found as nail polish remover.

WildCandy

07-07-2016, 12:28 AM #4