removing as5

[D4RK1C3]

I plan on reseating my processor over the weekend to install the thermal sensor to my fan controller, and im wondering when i take off my heatsink what should i use to clean up the as so i can reapply, ive heard rubbing alcohol, and ive seen a.s. remover? http://www.svc.com/acclean-60ml.html

 

[Sirje31337]

All you really need is a lint free cloth, such as those cloths that come with glasses. Wipe it off good and your ready for a new coat. But if your really particular about it you could use mineral spirits or alcohol, there are other but I can't think of them. But cleaners tend to leave a residue, your better off just wiping it off.

 

[Jasonx82]

I just use 91% high purity alcohol from Sav-on (highest they have =( ) it was only 98 cents or something..

 

[freecableguy]

High-purity rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) and q-tips works perfectly.

 

[D4RK1C3]

thanks, didn't wanna make a mistake.

 

[Gillette]

I just use a kleenex... Hasn't failed me yet.

 

[DFI Daishi]

GOOD LORD PEOPLE!

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

and NEVER use a q-tip or klenex! they are COVERED in LINT. they will leave all sorts of crap behind, to foul up the compound that you put on afterwards!

get some lint-free optical wipes OR use coffee filter papers, since both are guarenteed to be lint free.