How do I remove the thermal 'putty' type stuff that came on the bottom of a heatsink?

[Nate-X]

Just wondering.. if it easiest just to sand the crap off? 🙂

 

[NewCompGeek]

i wouldnt sand it it will my the bottom ruff

just try to peel it off or with a knife or razor blade

 

[Dundain]

Just scrap it off with a knife, then if the base isnt smooth or has machining marks sand it off and then rub it down with rubbing alcohol.

 

[DukeChestnut]

listen to this cuz its the RIGHT way to do it.

1st: use GOOF OFF solvent to get the crap off. its strong stuff so u don't need to scrub at it just use q-tips
2nd: use acetone after with q-tips as a finishing cleaner.

thats it.

 

[whalen]

Don't scrape at it with a knife...its not too hard to put scratches in the base of your HSF. Just use some nail polish remover and q-tips, or just good old dish soap and water.

 

[Maverick319]

Ever get a credit card offer with a Faux CC in it? Or have an old ID lying around. They work great at scraping that crap off, and won't hurt your HS. And as always, use Goof-Off, Acetone and then Isopropyl Alcohol to remove any residue.

 

[DukeChestnut]

if u use GOOF OFF then u don't need to scrape SH!T

GOOF OFF will melt wutever u need it to. then just scoop up the goo with a q-tip or wutever

 

[Nate-X]

Thing is.. well I finally got it off.. started with a knife.. and I noticed I scratched it a little bit.. so quit hehe.. used isopropyl alcohol which took a lot of effort.. but finally removed it can I just fill it in with some thermal compound.. 🙂

 

[DongTran]

the bug&tar remover for cars works ok for me too....