THERMAL PASTE CAUSED DAMAGE TO AMD 5900X CONNECTORS!

frank5635
Junior Member

09-21-2020, 06:37 AM

What should I do? I put too much thermal paste on it and tried again, but when I attempted to clean it, some residue appeared.

frank5635

09-21-2020, 06:37 AM #1

What should I do? I put too much thermal paste on it and tried again, but when I attempted to clean it, some residue appeared.

IkBenHetBram
Senior Member

735

09-21-2020, 10:45 AM

Use a toothpick and take your pace. It’s okay to slow down—this is just a small task. It may seem long, but you can finish it.

IkBenHetBram

09-21-2020, 10:45 AM #2

Use a toothpick and take your pace. It’s okay to slow down—this is just a small task. It may seem long, but you can finish it.

meatybeast1
Junior Member

09-21-2020, 11:52 AM

Alcohol mixed with a toothbrush.

meatybeast1

09-21-2020, 11:52 AM #3

Alcohol mixed with a toothbrush.

AmyPlayz
Junior Member

09-21-2020, 12:46 PM

Can we include images to understand the extent? It could be irrelevant whether the CPU isn't in the socket during paste application... usually the CPU stays in place when paste is used, keeping the pins concealed.

AmyPlayz

09-21-2020, 12:46 PM #4

Adabelle
Senior Member

724

09-21-2020, 04:23 PM

Are you applying non-conductive thermal paste? It won’t matter much as long as the pin tips stay clean. Also, if you opt for a toothbrush, use soft bristles. I’d suggest placing a small drop of alcohol on a plate just below the CPU and letting the pins dry out. I find it better to avoid brushing them altogether.

Adabelle

09-21-2020, 04:23 PM #5

Pokyyy
Junior Member

09-21-2020, 05:26 PM

Soft toothbrush works fine. Light application covers a lot of isopropyl alcohol. I follow the same procedure after removing a CPU from a socket filled with chemical grease.

Pokyyy

09-21-2020, 05:26 PM #6

Soft toothbrush works fine. Light application covers a lot of isopropyl alcohol. I follow the same procedure after removing a CPU from a socket filled with chemical grease.

Dolphinpokemon
Member

168

09-21-2020, 10:56 PM

It's like 1/4th size of a pea of thermal paste on the pins, it's hard to see

Dolphinpokemon

09-21-2020, 10:56 PM #7

It's like 1/4th size of a pea of thermal paste on the pins, it's hard to see

Bloodmate
Member

193

09-29-2020, 03:32 PM

Use a soft brush combined with alcohol for a very delicate approach; a steady hand will help, and a toothpick or sewing needle could also be suitable.

Bloodmate

09-29-2020, 03:32 PM #8

Use a soft brush combined with alcohol for a very delicate approach; a steady hand will help, and a toothpick or sewing needle could also be suitable.

Wingman_41
Member

223

09-30-2020, 07:01 AM

On isopropyl effectively breaks down the thermal paste. Be careful to clear the alcohol quickly to reduce any touch with other pins.

Wingman_41

09-30-2020, 07:01 AM #9

On isopropyl effectively breaks down the thermal paste. Be careful to clear the alcohol quickly to reduce any touch with other pins.