Thermal Paste Cleaning

Kirito3447
Junior Member

11-19-2023, 10:09 AM

Yes, it's safe to use 70% alcohol with a cloth to remove thermal paste from your CPU and cooler. Just be careful not to soak the components too much.

Kirito3447

11-19-2023, 10:09 AM #1

Yes, it's safe to use 70% alcohol with a cloth to remove thermal paste from your CPU and cooler. Just be careful not to soak the components too much.

badman394
Member

221

11-19-2023, 04:03 PM

Yes.

badman394

11-19-2023, 04:03 PM #2

Yes.

ArianaGrandeJr
Member

169

11-19-2023, 04:20 PM

Follow this brief manual carefully. No issues expected. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Appl...+Paste/744

ArianaGrandeJr

11-19-2023, 04:20 PM #3

Follow this brief manual carefully. No issues expected. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Appl...+Paste/744

Tropicalli
Member

11-19-2023, 04:34 PM

I've discovered this method works better when the paste is very dry. Place your CPU cooler near a trash can and wipe the base with a dry paper towel. The old paste will break apart, leaving just a small amount behind that you can wipe away with alcohol. Paper towels are fine for this task. For a lint-free surface—like cleaning an LGA CPU with alcohol—use a coffee filter.

Tropicalli

11-19-2023, 04:34 PM #4

bchbum83
Junior Member

12-04-2023, 04:42 PM

Consider cotton for better static control. Coffee filters work too, as they're paper-based and avoid lint.

bchbum83

12-04-2023, 04:42 PM #5

Consider cotton for better static control. Coffee filters work too, as they're paper-based and avoid lint.

TWcrafter
Junior Member

12-04-2023, 06:15 PM

Concerning static charge by removing thermal paste is unlikely. The real risk is being struck by lightning while submerged 600 meters underwater.

TWcrafter

12-04-2023, 06:15 PM #6

Concerning static charge by removing thermal paste is unlikely. The real risk is being struck by lightning while submerged 600 meters underwater.

111carys111
Posting Freak

832

12-04-2023, 06:48 PM

Until the autumn dry air static charges the polyester, it slips and contacts the motherboard

111carys111

12-04-2023, 06:48 PM #7

Until the autumn dry air static charges the polyester, it slips and contacts the motherboard