Thermal paste on cpu question

ReZeeG
Junior Member

08-07-2022, 01:28 AM

I had to remove the 7950x and saw some thermal paste transfer onto the CPU pads. This is concerning. Can I safely clean it using 70% ethanol?

ReZeeG

08-07-2022, 01:28 AM #1

I had to remove the 7950x and saw some thermal paste transfer onto the CPU pads. This is concerning. Can I safely clean it using 70% ethanol?

Sheriff_Gabers
Junior Member

08-07-2022, 03:46 AM

Yes, remove it. Make sure no debris is left inside the socket.

Sheriff_Gabers

08-07-2022, 03:46 AM #2

Yes, remove it. Make sure no debris is left inside the socket.

Kaisetsu
Senior Member

651

08-09-2022, 01:48 AM

Certainly, it's acceptable to wipe the CPU pads with 70% ethanol and coffee filters.

Kaisetsu

08-09-2022, 01:48 AM #3

Certainly, it's acceptable to wipe the CPU pads with 70% ethanol and coffee filters.

BryanPlayzz
Member

146

08-10-2022, 06:39 AM

I wouldn't rely on ethanol; opt for 99% isopropyl or simply use a dry tissue to clean it. Impure ethanol can leave significant residue behind.

BryanPlayzz

08-10-2022, 06:39 AM #4

I wouldn't rely on ethanol; opt for 99% isopropyl or simply use a dry tissue to clean it. Impure ethanol can leave significant residue behind.

GalacticJessi
Member

187

08-10-2022, 12:17 PM

Refers to the medicinal form of ethanol, not alcoholic beverages.

GalacticJessi

08-10-2022, 12:17 PM #5

Refers to the medicinal form of ethanol, not alcoholic beverages.

RabbitKiller99
Member

140

08-29-2022, 11:00 AM

When denatured, avoid using it. The ingredients form a film. If it’s pure and diluted with distilled water (making it safe to consume), it works fine. In the US, non-denatured ethanol isn’t easily available, so we often rely on isopropyl alcohol.