Heatsink sticky stuff problem help please

GlitchOfDoom

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• Aug 7, 2003

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on the bottom of the thermalright heatsink there was a sticker that you remove but it left a sticky residue on the bottom and it won't come off. I've tried nailpolish remover but that doesn't even work. How do I get it off?

 

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phoenix111384

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• Aug 7, 2003

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try 90% or higher rubbing alcohol, that usually gets most stuff off.

 

Ffats

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• Aug 7, 2003

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Clean piece of plastic (like a credit card) will do you. GooGone is safe to use, but after using it clean the bottom off with rubbing alcohol.

 

Stedeman

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• Aug 8, 2003

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lapping (start with 200 grit)

 

stan03

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• Aug 8, 2003

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or get another peice of tape and pull it off... like you would get lint off of a shirt or something.

 

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GlitchOfDoom

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• Aug 8, 2003

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got it off with 99% alcohol, thanks

 

Tekime

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Ffats said:

Clean piece of plastic (like a credit card) will do you. GooGone is safe to use, but after using it clean the bottom off with rubbing alcohol.

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Just to note that Goo Gone is citrus based and can harm your CPU. When Ffats says clean it off, clean it off GOOD