acetone

bizmark

K i have to replace my fuged up heatsink and you all say to use acetone firt where can i get acetone ? And second what do you use to apply acetone to the cpu die ?

Thanks

Sleipnir

nail varnish remover.
I don't think you need pure acetone just a solvent.

bizmark

Nail varnish remover has a bunch of crap in it I though acetone was best ?

Sleipnir

Well it doesn't leave any residue on the surface but if you want pure acetone a chemist should be able to give it to you.

bizmark

K so what do ye lot use to apply the stuff to the Cpu

Matt Simis

Originally posted by bizmark
K so what do ye lot use to apply the stuff to the Cpu

Nail Polish\Varnish remover, as you said yourself!? I suggested very cheap versions, with no additives (eg Nail strengthening). The main ingredient by far in any of them is acetone however.



Matt

bizmark

Originally posted by Matt Simis
Nail Polish\Varnish remover, as you said yourself!?

Eh ? i mean what do you use to apply the acetone to the cpu die seeming static isnt your cpu's best friend

Iv never bought acetone before ....or nail varnish etc OR used the stuff on a cpu to remove thermal compound so im a bit lost

Sleipnir

just use a cotton bud.
The 'static' problem only applies to the actual pins. The top part of the CPU is non-conductive.
If you're really worried about it then leave the CPU attached to the mobo when you're cleaing the goop off.

bizmark

Thanks m8 thats what i wanted to know