Those odd spots are likely minor imperfections or residue from manufacturing.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Those odd spots are likely minor imperfections or residue from manufacturing.

Those odd spots are likely minor imperfections or residue from manufacturing.

Those odd spots are likely minor imperfections or residue from manufacturing.

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111carys111
Posting Freak

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07-01-2025, 08:20 AM

#1

Good day. I just received a new MB and noticed some unusual spots—possibly residue. Anyone has any ideas? It doesn’t seem like the issue is with the device itself, just trying to figure it out. Thanks!

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111carys111

07-01-2025, 08:20 AM #1

Good day. I just received a new MB and noticed some unusual spots—possibly residue. Anyone has any ideas? It doesn’t seem like the issue is with the device itself, just trying to figure it out. Thanks!

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NukeInComing
Junior Member

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07-06-2025, 11:01 AM

#2

Possible residue from heat pads

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NukeInComing

07-06-2025, 11:01 AM #2

Possible residue from heat pads

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__Kaan__
Junior Member

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07-06-2025, 12:49 PM

#3

Likely solder flux is used, followed by a cleaning agent afterward.

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Kaan

07-06-2025, 12:49 PM #3

Likely solder flux is used, followed by a cleaning agent afterward.

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RottiePvP
Member

180

07-09-2025, 06:51 PM

#4

It's likely flux; it helps the solder-tin move more easily Smile

Smile

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RottiePvP

07-09-2025, 06:51 PM #4

It's likely flux; it helps the solder-tin move more easily Smile

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HitTom9886
Member

229

07-10-2025, 12:54 PM

#5

Are you referring to the soldering process or the oily components? If it's the latter, it's likely thermal grease—nothing conductive, so no need to worry. Edit: @AbydosOne seems correct. Edited July 2, 2020 by TofuHaroto

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HitTom9886

07-10-2025, 12:54 PM #5

Are you referring to the soldering process or the oily components? If it's the latter, it's likely thermal grease—nothing conductive, so no need to worry. Edit: @AbydosOne seems correct. Edited July 2, 2020 by TofuHaroto

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DutchManiak
Member

161

07-12-2025, 11:58 AM

#6

It seems like the process is working smoothly.

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DutchManiak

07-12-2025, 11:58 AM #6

It seems like the process is working smoothly.

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Victoryeagle77
Junior Member

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07-12-2025, 12:48 PM

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Victoryeagle77

07-12-2025, 12:48 PM #7

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_Geqr_
Senior Member

554

07-13-2025, 03:52 AM

#8

It's typical to find them in items that are hand-welded rather than machine-made.

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_Geqr_

07-13-2025, 03:52 AM #8

It's typical to find them in items that are hand-welded rather than machine-made.

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steel51
Member

205

07-13-2025, 07:20 AM

#9

See some of Louis Rossman's clips while he applies flux—it’s hard not to think it resembles flux paste or a thermal pad consistency.

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steel51

07-13-2025, 07:20 AM #9

See some of Louis Rossman's clips while he applies flux—it’s hard not to think it resembles flux paste or a thermal pad consistency.

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ZagarCo
Junior Member

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07-13-2025, 07:35 AM

#10

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ZagarCo

07-13-2025, 07:35 AM #10

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