Should I only apply thermal grease to the small slug in the centre of a FC-PGA cpu?

[wasifazim]

I know it sounds like a dumb question, but do I apply the grease just on the slug at the centre or all over the top surface of a P3 FC-PGA cpu?

 

[Mikewarrior2]

slug in center


Mike

 

[wasifazim]

bless you, kind sir...Tiny Tim will be most happy now..

 

[compuwiz1]

Uh, Wasif, don't use TIM (thermal interface material). If you got a heatsink that came with a pad on it, remove it and just use thermal paste.

 

[Dark4ng3l]

Actualy that slug is the cpu itself. So yes you only aply paste on the slug. Dont use a thermal interface pad with thermal compound tho.

 

[shiznut123]

if you apply it on the whole thingy, the heatsink wont even touch it except for the

<< slug >>

 

[wasifazim]

so I've heard, Steve..what's the best way to remove that thermal pad? just heat it up a bit and scrape the gunk off?

 

[compuwiz1]

Actually, scrape it off with a softer than the metal material, like a popsicle stick. You can get most of it that way, then use a solvent to remove the gum. See if you can find some Goof Off, or even nail polish remover should work. Mineral spirits and those kinds of things work too.

 

[Mytv]

For 9.99 you to can have SLUG BE GONE GUW by using a can of wd-40 rapped in plastic.
We can sell it to everyone and be rich.

Use alocohol that you can get from eckerds or wherever.

 

[BlueScreenVW]

Pure acetone is the best I've ever tried! This is exactly the same as nail polish remover, minus possible perfume in the latter...