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10-Nov-2009, 06:46 PM #1
Solved: thermal paste removal
i need to remove the thermal paste of my processor and heat sink but i have no 70% alcohol. can i just use some vodka instead?
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10-Nov-2009, 08:22 PM #2
I wouldn't recommend it, got any paint thinner? that works
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10-Nov-2009, 08:23 PM #3
Vodka should work.
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10-Nov-2009, 08:34 PM #4
Gasoline works too, in a pinch.
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20-Nov-2009, 06:54 PM #5
its done now, just used some WD-40. worked fine
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