The m.2 heatsink appears to be greasy or sticky, possibly due to residue buildup.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop The m.2 heatsink appears to be greasy or sticky, possibly due to residue buildup.

iKegreenS_
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07-08-2016, 05:49 PM

I got a brand new motherboard and installed an M.2 SSD in the slot. The heatsink seemed to release some oil-like substance, and I found some oily liquid inside the SSD. It wasn’t water, and after trying to clean it off, it didn’t look like much. Is this normal? Should I be concerned about the SSD?

iKegreenS_

07-08-2016, 05:49 PM #1

ShinyKirby
Member

145

07-08-2016, 11:41 PM

No, I'm not checking your PC's cooling system.

ShinyKirby

07-08-2016, 11:41 PM #2

No, I'm not checking your PC's cooling system.

Fatryx
Member

235

07-11-2016, 08:48 PM

This wasn't a smart question.

Fatryx

07-11-2016, 08:48 PM #3

This wasn't a smart question.

_MisterFister_
Junior Member

07-16-2016, 08:32 PM

It wasn't present on a PC. It was only included in the motherboard box, and only the SSD was installed.

_MisterFister_

07-16-2016, 08:32 PM #4

It wasn't present on a PC. It was only included in the motherboard box, and only the SSD was installed.

Sqorck
Junior Member

07-24-2016, 12:23 AM

No, there was no liquid on the exterior of the motherboard box.

Sqorck

07-24-2016, 12:23 AM #5

No, there was no liquid on the exterior of the motherboard box.

fish1029
Member

07-25-2016, 09:28 AM

Thermal pads usually create a greasy film afterward.

fish1029

07-25-2016, 09:28 AM #6

Thermal pads usually create a greasy film afterward.

LolaLouie
Senior Member

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07-25-2016, 10:05 AM

Only the SSD was involved. It originated from the heatsink component.

LolaLouie

07-25-2016, 10:05 AM #7

Only the SSD was involved. It originated from the heatsink component.

rmai
Junior Member

07-25-2016, 12:49 PM

I'm facing the same issue too. The sweat builds up too much, and my PC won't recognize the M.2 slot anymore. I tried cleaning it out and letting it dry.

rmai

07-25-2016, 12:49 PM #8

I'm facing the same issue too. The sweat builds up too much, and my PC won't recognize the M.2 slot anymore. I tried cleaning it out and letting it dry.