What to use to remove CPU grease from P3700e???

[superdave]

What is the correct procedure to remove the CPU grease from my retail P3700e? The gorb shud be here on Mon.

TIA

 

[Bartman39]

A brick??? But seriously I`ve seen people post about using rubbing alcohol and various types of cloth... I simply use a paper towel and wipe it clean then apply the thermal compound (I use Artic Silver) but dont use a knife or whatever they say to use... I just squeeze a small amount out and use the end of the tube to spread it out (its kinda rough but fairly even when I`m done). I then attach the heatsink (Alpha PAL35T) and give it a little twist and movement to make the excess push out... It must work fine for me bacause of this...

P3 700e @1050 or 1000mhz 1.65 volts
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I have cleaned a cpu on both sides with CRC brand contact cleaner and an old tooth brush... Yes I mean I cleaned between the pins with the cleaner and the brush it had corrosion because of a failed gasket on a peltier setup. The CPU was a darn nice Celeron 366 @651mhz 2.1 BTW I still have it too and it works!!!

 

[sojin]

clean edge of your credit card to clean up the excessive amount of grease.

then use rubbing alcohol, to wipe it clean. just don't drink it, even when ya r depressed.

then spit on the surface, and lick it shining, seriously, it helps desolve some residue from the finish...

after that, time for mouth wash...