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Acetone to remove thermal paste...

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Paper Tiger

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Not that I'm going to try it, but is it safe to use pure acetone to remove thermal paste from a processor? I know it does have some stuff painted or stamped on it like the logo and stuff. I think acetone may remove it which would be... well bad. What about on the heatsink? Will it harm the metal?

Edit: Spelling error in title /bonk
 
Yes I wasn't planning on using it. I was just curious if anyone had tried using nail polish remover or acetone. Acetone is just the stuff that strips the nail polish off the rest is filler from what I know. I just noticed a bottle of " Pure Acetone" in my bathroom. So I thought hmmm, I wonder if this will work for taking thermal paste off very well? Perhaps I will try it on an old junk processor when I find one laying around.
 
http://www.arcticsilver.com/ar...ilver_instructions.htm

"The recommended cleaners are:

CPU Core:
Use high-purity isopropyl alcohol or acetone and a bit of careful rubbing.
Do not use nail polish remover as it contains fragrance oils and other contaminants.
(If you use acetone, do a final cleaning with isopropyl alcohol.)

Heatsink:
Use xylene based products (Goof Off, some carburetor cleaners and many brake cleaners.), mineral spiritsm or high-purity isopropyl alcohol. "
 
Soap and water works the best. Yes I have washed many Processors without ever having a problem.

Same with HS's but don't wash the fan!
 
Whatever you do with acetone, don't get it on your circuit boards.

That stuff literally dissolves plastic of several kinds. I'm not familiar with the ins and outs of circuit-board manufacture, but I would be rather careful using that stuff in their presence.
 
Originally posted by: LostInSpace927

LOL, plain ole rubbing alcohol is 50% isopropyl alcohol!! Mind telling me what the other 50% is?
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Actually, plain ole rubbing alcohol is usually 70% isopropyl alcohol mixed with 30% water, but you can find 99% rubbing alcohol at the local pharmacy (which works wonders) 🙂 Dont bother with acetone, 99% rubbing alcohol works great and its rather safe, it shouldnt remove any of the markings on your processor.
 
i've used acetone, just need to be careful, as mentioned, to keep it away from PCB, no problem.
i'd definitely prefer isopropyl tho.
 
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