-=PCTechTalk=- Re: replacing a heat sink and fan

Thanks G,
It's been a while since I've done one, and the old memory is not what it
used to be :)

Jo Ann

On Mon, Nov 2, 2009 at 11:15 PM, Gman <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Jo Ann,
> I wipe off the vast majority of it with small pieces of paper towel.  Then,
> I use q-tips dipped in isopropyl alcohol (70% works well).  The tips should
> be pressed against the side of the liquid container to swueeze out excess
> fluid before applying it to the top of a CPU or bottom of the heatsink.  I
> usually coat these surfaces, let stand for 10 seconds or so and then use a
> clean dry q-tip to remove the result.  Repeat two or three times, let both
> items dry for a few minutes (make sure all alcohol is gone) and then apply
> a
> very thin coat of fresh thermal compound to both mating surfaces, put them
> together and strap it down.
>
> Keep in mind that the purpose of thermal compund is to fill in the
> miscroscopic ridges and valleys  of the two mating surfaces.  The end
> result
> should not be a compound sandwich.  You only want enough of the grease to
> fill those surface imperfections and no more.  An excess of compound will
> actually make it less efficient than it would be if no compound was used.
>
> Peace,
> Gman
>
> http://www.thevenusproject.com/index.php
>
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>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "bookworm54 tds.net" <bookworm54@xxxxxxx>
> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 4:58 PM
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- replacing a heat sink and fan
>
>
> > The fan on my friend's processor is making a lot of noise, and I want to
> > replace it for her. I have a heatsink and fan combo I can use. What do I
> > use
> > to clean the old thermal paste off her processor?
> > Jo Ann
>
>
>


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