CPU Cooler Replacement

[sshibilski]

Hi All,

I'm going to be replacing my current CPU HSF (Coolermaster) with a new one (Blizzard S370U). My question is: The coolermaster came with the little piece of heat tape on the bottom. I used this because it came with the cooler. Now if I remove the coolermaster, will there be a a lot of residue all over the processor (AMD Athlon 1.2)? If so, I would assume that this should this be removed before I install the new cooler. How would I remove the residue without damaging the CPU? I am concerned that any junk left on the CPU will effect the contact of the new cooler to the die. I am planning on using thermal paste for the new cooler. If this is not a problem, great. I'm just being a bit careful.

Second question: Has everyone left the four little pads on their AMD processors for the HSF installation? Mine are currently on.

Thanks for any help.

 

[2Cool]

Scrape what you can with a fingernail. I worry about using solvents other than alcohol on the CPU die, as some may effect the sealant on the transistors... bad. So try the fingernail followed by clean rag and alcohol route.

 

[Jex]

Definately leave the little rubber pads or feet on the CPU. They're there to help you not crack the core.

Alcohol or acetone based nail polish remover is fine on the core. I use the acetone and q-tips to get the goo off and then the alcohol to make sure the core is nice and clean and dry.