Thermal paste on CPU PINs

[cosmogenesis]

anyone know the best way to get it off?

 

[Armageus]

Don't get it on the pins in the first place


Assuming this is an AM4 cpu, then probably dental floss might do the job

 

[rare]

Soft brush if it is dry

 

[mickyflinn]

Isopropyl alcohol

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[Loxa]

anyone know the best way to get it off?

isopropyl alcohol

 

[cosmogenesis]

Don't get it on the pins in the first place


Assuming this is an AM4 cpu, then probably dental floss might do the job

I never have but as it stands there in some on two pins.

 

[cosmogenesis]

thanks again here guys. Toothbrush flicked it off the PINS.

 

[cavemanoc]

Is it worth using a bit of isopropyl as well, just in case there is still a thin film you can't see? I suppose you are only really worried about shorting between pins, but still - belt and braces.

 

[Dg834man]

I suppose you are only really worried about shorting between pins

Non conductive pastes can cause poor connections or outright block conductivity.

 

[momo56]

In future use contact cleaner spray from WD-40. Made for electronics and comes with a nozzle.

 

[jigger]

In future use contact cleaner spray from WD-40. Made for electronics and comes with a nozzle.

Stinky and attracts debris tho.