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    Lint free cloth alternative

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by brks, Jan 4, 2008.

  1. brks

    brks Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys.

    Can anyone tell me exactly what is meant be 'lint free' cloths? I need to use a lint free material to remove thermal paste from my CPU to apply Arctic Silver 5 to it instead. Can I use cotton wool/cue tips to do this or is there a risk of static discharge? What's the alternative?

    Cheers,

    Brks
     
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    I use alcohol and newspaper. It's cheap. Lint free. streak free. Even doubles as a computer screen cloth.
     
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