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Old 10-15-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Cant get thermal paste off
Im trying to do the Xclamp mod to my xbox so Im applying new thermal paste but the thermal paste thats on it is really sticky and doesnt come off well with 91% rubbing alcohol. is there anything else that would work better? I have to scrape the stuff off the heat sink its so bad lol

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use sand paper, like 2500 grit.
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That is what I used (91% alcohol) and it came of it takes some time to get it off with some q-tips.

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use sand paper, like 2500 grit.
I was thinking about it, but wanted to see if there was any alternatives first.
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That is what I used (91% alcohol) and it came of it takes some time to get it off with some q-tips.
Ill try this before, I try the sand paper. Thanks guys for the quick reply.
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Naphtha... aka Ronsonol... aka Lighter fluid... alcohol is a weak solvent. naphtha will actually break thermal compound down and will not hard anything.

a lot of the "TIM cleaners" are just a bottle of naphtha and a bottle of alcohol. use the naphtha to clean the compound and the alcohol to clean any residue.
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Scrape it off with a bit of hard plastic card or heat it slightly with a hair dryer before wiping
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Im trying to do the Xclamp mod to my xbox so Im applying new thermal paste but the thermal paste thats on it is really sticky and doesnt come off well with 91% rubbing alcohol. is there anything else that would work better? I have to scrape the stuff off the heat sink its so bad lol

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an old plastic credit card, membership card etc good, also for re spreading your new Tim on to

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Ascorbic Acid or Citric Acid. Then purify the surface with alcohol. <- protip.

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Coca Cola cleans anything....no but seriously don't use Coke LOL...although it probably would work to clean it you will most likely blow up your CPU :P

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