Cleaning off thermal compound...

[JacktheGiant]

I am currently using some generic thermal compound, but I am getting some ASII soon, and was wondering if there is an easy way to clean off my existing thermal compound without damaging my chip

[rUfUnKy]

This should help http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_silver_instructions.htm

[TranceBear]

Contact cleaner at any Radio Shack works in about 5 seconds. It dries quick too.

[Mr.Lansing]

Use some Nail Vanish then use an eraser to rub off the remaining parts!

[App]

Normally I use and do have the best results with ordinary car wax. After that I degrease ('dewax') the surface with alcohol.

[Colin]

Don't use any wax or oil based product. You will not be able to get it out of the microscopic surface imperfections where the thermal compound does the majority of it's work. For more information see Thermal Interface Basics. (http://www.arcticsilver.com/thermal_interface_basics.htm)

[deez]

use alcohol and q-tips or Tronic clean (maybe Tronic Kleen) not sure about spelling. We use at work and is safe for all electronics including CPU's

[Hugo 59]

I always use engine degreaser. Seems to work pretty well for me.

[Thelemac]

Moved to "Cooling"

Thelemac

[Luie]

I use WD-40 to clean it off. It seems to me that the cpu is very clean afterwards.

Of course, spray it in an open area so the smell would go away quickly.

[Thelemac]

Originally posted by luie
I use WD-40 to clean it off. It seems to me that the cpu is very clean afterwards.

Of course, spray it in an open area so the smell would go away quickly.

Actually WD-40 is one of the worst things you could use to clean it off. It will leave a very un-thermally conductive residue on your chip.

[Luie]

Well...the WD-40 seems to work fine on my Duron 750Mhz's core.
Anyway, I am sure there are better ways to clean it...

e.g. with dish washing liquid. (I've never tried it before.):rolleyes: