Tim discusses the details of Ryzen chip connections.
Tim discusses the details of Ryzen chip connections.
I don’t see a clear method for a toothbrush to bend metal pins just through the bristles unless you force the plastic into the CPU. You can submerge the CPU in rubbing alcohol, though it doesn’t dissolve thermal paste very well, so you usually need to clean it with another substance.
Obtain an inexpensive soft paintbrush, soak it in alcohol, then employ it to lightly remove the TIM.