Best way to remove thermal compound??

[erector16]

i want to remove some old thermal compound from my p3 700 fcpga so i can put on my new alpha pep66 heatsink. what's the best way to do this? i've heard of using rubbing alcohol before, but i want to make sure that's the right thing to use before i go rubbing on my cpu

 

[*kjm]

Isopropyl alcohol will do it for you.

 

[Jonny]

a powerwasher?....wait...sorry...nevermind.

 

[Kanly]

Go with the Isoproyl

 

[EvilDonnyboy]

whats wrong with rubbing alcohol?

 

[JackMDS]

Read the label Isoproyl is rubbing alcohol.

 

[Smurk]

BTW did you know thermal compound can give you cancer!

Its bad stuff guys.

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[DaddyG]

Try AFTER SHAVE, it'll smell good too.

 

[JPT]

Yes, it can give you cancer as much as anything else (maybe a little more). This cancer-inducing agents hype is getting a bit out of hand... Just don't swollow the thing and you will be fine!