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CPU/heatsink cleaning?

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lost0822

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I have some 91% isopropyl, is that a high enough percentage to use for cleaning off my thremal pad?
 
yes...though I'd use a straight razor blade to scrape off the thermal pad...then use the alcohol to get the residual pieces.
 
i thought it was bad to use a razor blade? i thought i heard to use a something plastic so it does not scratch the suface....like a credit card?
 
I use a knife daily to clean off thermal pads...

91% is sufficient, but you could go-for-the-gold and find 99% at places like Target.
 
Why not just use acetone, it will not leave any residue and will also clean better w/o damaging the cpu or heatsink....
 
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