Old CPU new thermal paste...

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by RockinRoll, Oct 24, 2008.

  1. RockinRoll

    RockinRoll Private E-2

    I was trying to take the fan off the heat sink to clean it and accidently popped the heat sink off of the cpu.

    I've got a syringe of thermal paste. Do I need to clean the cpu or heat sink before reapplying? If yes, is alcohol and a Q-tip sufficient?
     
    RockinRoll, Oct 24, 2008
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  2. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    Use %70 Isopropyl Alcohol(cheap) with a lint free cloth or microfibre and clean as much gunk off as you can from both surfaces, preferably shiny. Apply the paste as per instructions, most likely a 1/4" line or a tad more. More is not better in this case.
     
    augiedoggie, Oct 24, 2008
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