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CPU Grease

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I just got some thermal grease from newegg in the little injector bottle.

I am getting ready to switch my CPU into a new MB. I want to separate the CPU and heatsink. How do I wipe off the CPU without damaging it? I want to do this right.

Is it best to keep the stock Intel P4 grease already on there or should I scrape it off and new stuff on there?

Also, when I inject the new grease onto the CPU, how much do I use? I know it's very little, but how much is best?
 
Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl 91%

Use this and you will have no probs. Make sure the rubbing alcohol content is 91% or higher. This will take off the grease and cause no damage to chip. When applying the "grease" on to the cpu, just coat it so it leaves a layer that covers the whole thing. You will not need much, just enough as if its a layer of skin. Check out the instructions on how to lay compound on CPU,
here. This gives you a visual aid as well.

Also try using Arctic Silver the best for CPU compounds.

Good luck
 
i think u can use nailpolish remover to remove the old grease from both the fan and the cpu. You use a pee sized drop on both the cpu and the fan. spread it evenly with a plastic glove over the cpu so it stays flat and even (no bumps) on the fan u need to spread it in circles or flat again around where the core is gonna be placed. u can use the grease they have on there but it does help if you use the compound.
 
Originally posted by Dafinga
You will not need much, just enough as if its a layer of skin. Check out the instructions on how to lay compound on CPU, here. This gives you a visual aid as well.
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This is how.
 
Rubbing Alcohol Isopropyl 91% and qtips should be fine. I have never had a problem with a tshirt and rubbing alcohol either.
 
Originally posted by Qwertyman
i think u can use nailpolish remover to remove the old grease from both the fan and the cpu.
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From the Arctic Silver site:

Removal Instructions (From Hardware)
1. Arctic Silver thermal compound can easily be removed from hardware using the proper cleaners and tools. For general clean-up, a cloth or paper towel will work well. Intricate cleaning can be accomplished with Q-tip swabs. An old toothbrush can often get the compound out of crevices that other tools cannot reach.
The recommended cleaners are:

Use high-purity isopropyl alcohol or acetone and a bit of careful rubbing. Do not use nail polish remover as it contains fragrance oils and other contaminants.
(If you use acetone, do a final cleaning with isopropyl alcohol.)
 
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