First Time building a PC from scratch. (thermal pad removal question inside)

[quadriplegicjon]

i purchased this processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16819103537

i want to add arctic silver 5 so, i carefully removed the thermal pad from the heat sink and cleaned the area with rubbing alcohol. what i didnt realize was that i used ethyl based rubbing alcohol instead of isopropyl. i quickly ran out, bought some high grade isopropyl and cleaned the area with it. is that alright?

also, there is still a slight stain where the pad was, do i have to remove the stain completely?

please forgive these simple question, ive never done this before.

oh. and hi, im new to the boards.

 

[TheGeek]

welcome to ATOT i dont know the anwser to your question

 

[BillyBobJoel71]

welcome to the forums. it would help if you posted what the proc is since the link is bad. i really don't know on that one...

 

[The Pentium Guy]

Unfortunately, that pad can't be removed completely. Once a thermal pad is on, it is impossible to get it 100% off. There's this thing called Arctic Cleaner, use that and it'll help you get that stuff off.

-The Pentium Guy

 

[furballi]

Acetone may help. Use Qtips. Don't get acetone on plastic! You can always lap the heatsink with 2000 grit sandpaper at home depot.

 

[imported_Kensai]

It's alright. The stain is common. Carry on. 🙂

 

[peleejosh]

Originally posted by: Kensai
It's alright. The stain is common. Carry on. 🙂

QFT

 

[Zepper]

Use lighter fluid (naphtha) (sole under the Ronsonol or Zippo or generic brands) to take the remainder of the pad off - it will leave little or nothing behind and then rinse with alcohol (either ethanol or isopropyl is fine). Dry with coffee filter if necessary. And you "got 'er done"...

.bh.