How to remove the thermal pad in order to put on AS3???

[x86]

Is it possible to remove the thermal pad after using the CPU for a few days? If so, how is this done? Using what solvent?

Thanks

-x86

 

[Bleep]

Just peel it off then scrape with a plastic credit card or something that will not scratch it. Clean it with some rubbing alcohol, be sure and clean the heatsink also.
Bleep

 

[x86]

Will any remainder of the thermal pad stick? If so, how do I get ALL of it off?

Thanks

-x86

 

[John]

lighter fluid

goof off

 

[JellyBaby]

<< goof off >>

Are you calling him a goof off or is that a product?

Isopropyl alcohol should do the trick.

 

[John]

Goof Off? is the name of a product. I have found that Iso Alcohol does not remove thermal pad residue very well.

 

[Daovonnaex]

Xylene is also excellent for cleaning, superior to isopropyl alcohol.

 

[herbage11]

By no means am I an expert but I have my AS3 ready and heard that this link should help for application and sounds like above are some great removal things .