oceansoul
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Sunbury, Surrey
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Ive got to replace the heatsink/fan on my mates pc and i need to somehow get the thermal paste of the CPU. what can i use to get it off??
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Dom
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Registered: 13th Sep 03
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You can get thermal paste cleaner, but something like methylated spirits or pure alcohol (Isopropanol, Acetone, found in nail polish remover, Xylene) will also work.
Don't use anything like White Spirit!
edit - if you're going to use an Acetone based nail polish remover, make sure it doesn't have additives (colouring, fragrance etc).
Oh and i would have thought lighter fluid would work too, but yeah just make sure it has completely evaporated! 
[Edited on 15-08-2009 by Dom]
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N3CRO
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Registered: 12th Apr 07
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Dom
You can get thermal paste cleaner, but something like methylated spirits or pure alcohol (Isopropanol, Acetone, found in nail polish remover, Xylene) will also work.
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Daveskater
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Registered: 29th Apr 08
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I use nail polish remover, works a treat 
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jamied
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Registered: 27th Oct 03
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Nail polish remover, really does a great job
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oceansoul
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Registered: 19th Jun 06
Location: Sunbury, Surrey
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cheers all. nail polish remover worked a treat 
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