getting a new case, so planning on re-applying Artic silver while im at it.

[5489]

im planning on re-applying the artic silver on the proccessor, any tips on cleaning it off? things i should watch out for?

 

[John]

arcticsilver.com has a plethora of information as well as removal procedures.

 

[PliotronX]

• Watch for streaking midgets by the name of "Carl"
• Avoid spilling coffee onto parts of a greenish color
• Do not work on computers while blood alcohol level is above 0.2%
• Keep lips moistened at all times
• Remember: it is better to be pissed off than it is to be pissed on
• Always remember to close the garage door
• Do not let gold contaminate the silver
• Work in direct sunlight. Always.

 

[Whitedog]

Take your MOBO to the car wash, hang it up on the floor mat clips. Just don't use the Wax setting. Be the best 6 quarters you ever spent.

 

[mjolnir2k]

Use a pure alchohol (90-98%) solvent to clean residue from the chip and the HS base (Using a q-tip on the chip). Re-apply a VERY thin layer of ASIII (Using a piece of thin plastic like a CC NOT your finger) to the CPU core and voilla...good to go.

Too much ASIII is NOT a good thing. A little dab will do ya'

 

[Tromos]

Originally posted by: mjolnir2k
Use a pure alchohol (90-98%) solvent to clean residue from the chip and the HS base (Using a q-tip on the chip). Re-apply a VERY thin layer of ASIII (Using a piece of thin plastic like a CC NOT your finger) to the CPU core and voilla...good to go.

Too much ASIII is NOT a good thing. A little dab will do ya'

Spend the $3 at your local drug store and buy some razor blades. They do an excellent job of spreading (using a very light touch, obviously, since you don't want to gouge the die) and clean easily for re-use.