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Are thermal compounds dangerous?

helpmepls · 2002-12-14 20:09:19

Im just wondering as Ive had 2 rather strange experiences, both of which were quite similar. First time I was working on a cards heatsink and chiped some of the hard thermal compound, soon after I felt dizzy, light headed and began shaking slightly. The second time i was putting a fan on the same card and the same thing…

14-12-2002 9:09pm

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helpmepls

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Im just wondering as Ive had 2 rather strange experiences, both of which were quite similar.

First time I was working on a cards heatsink and chiped some of the hard thermal compound, soon after I felt dizzy, light headed and began shaking slightly.

The second time i was putting a fan on the same card and the same thing happend, my arms felt quite heavy and muscles were contracting for no apparent reason.

Anyone know what could have caused this.

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#2 14-12-2002 9:23pm

Cake Fiend

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If it's adhesive thermal compound then it could be evaporating solvent. Otherwise an allergic reaction of some kind possibly?

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#3 14-12-2002 9:28pm

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It was an older card with a hard thermal compound, no liquids at all.

Does anyone know what common thermal compounds are actually made of?

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#4 15-12-2002 3:53am

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I think most are made of a silacon (spell) compound.

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