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10-19-2007, 03:14 PM
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| Super Techie  Join Date: May 2007
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 |  Removing Thermal Grease What do you need to use to effectively remove thermal grease from a cpu/hsf?
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10-19-2007, 04:45 PM
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| Ultra Techie  Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Finleyville, PA
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| Re: Removing Thermal Grease A coffee filter and isopropyl alcohol. Dab a little bit of the isopropyl alcohol onto the filter and gently rub off the thermal grease. It should come off relatively easily. Do your best not to touch the cpu or hsf with your hands; the oil could inhibit effective heat transfer.
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10-19-2007, 08:51 PM
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| True Techie  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orange County, CA
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| Re: Removing Thermal Grease Quote:
x2 on the Isopropyl alcohol, but I usually use a paper towel instead of a coffee filter.
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10-19-2007, 08:56 PM
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| Retired.  Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Los Angeles, California
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| Re: Removing Thermal Grease Use alcohol, lemon juice, or TP remover.
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10-19-2007, 10:24 PM
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| Future ex-member  Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chehalis, WA
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 | Re: Removing Thermal Grease Ya, I use rubbing alcohol and a lint free rag.
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