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    Question about apply the thermal compound

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by faice07, Jun 18, 2013.

  1. faice07

    faice07 Newbie

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    I just bought the MX-4 thermal compound and going to apply it myself. My question is before applying the MX-4, should I use something to remove the original paste? If so, what should I use? Thanks
     
    faice07, Jun 18, 2013
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    Isopropyl alcohol (95%+ ideally) and q-tips. You need to remove the old paste before repasting by the way.
     
    tijo, Jun 18, 2013
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    faice07 Newbie

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    Got it Thx.
     
    faice07, Jun 18, 2013
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    If you can find it at your local pharmacy, best is anhydrous alcohol.


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    Tsunade_Hime, Jun 19, 2013
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    jotm Notebook Evangelist

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    And just in case it's illegal (yeah, stupidest thing I've come across), you can get the cheapest nail polish remover (you just need the weak solvent in it) - works pretty well in my experience.
     
    jotm, Jun 19, 2013
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    What the? I'm curious where is it illegal to get isopropyl alcohol (also known as rubbing alcohol). There's acetone in nail polish remover, so you could also use acetone, but it's a stronger solvent, so be careful when handling it.
     
    tijo, Jun 19, 2013
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    jotm Notebook Evangelist

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    I meant alcohol at pharmacies - it's illegal for them to sell it in Russia (and a few other countries), which is weird since you can get vodka at any convenience store :)
     
    jotm, Jun 20, 2013
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    You can show us how vodka work on thermal paste. :)
     
    baii, Jun 20, 2013
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    I've seen a 100% acetone solution spill making a mess of an old mobo once.

    The computer never booted again.
     
    Loney111111, Jun 20, 2013
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