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| [* black] Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth and a couple drops of isopropyl alcohol (a.k.a. IPA, >90% concentration) to clean the remaining thermal paste residue off the thermal contact surface of your heat sink. | |
| - | [* icon_note] Alternatively, you can use a dedicated cleaning agent such as Arctic's [product|IF179-023|ArctiClean|new_window=true]. |
| - | [* black] Once the surface is mostly clean, use a fresh piece of coffee filter or lint-free cloth |
| + | [* icon_note] Alternatively, you can use a dedicated cleaning agent such as Arctic's [product|IF179-023|ArctiClean|new_window=true] or isopropyl alcohol swaps or wipes. |
| + | [* black] Once the surface is mostly clean, use a fresh piece of coffee filter or lint-free cloth with more IPA to further remove any oils or extra residue. |
| [* icon_note] Avoid touching the heat sink's contact surface once it's clean. Small dust particles or even oils from a fingerprint can reduce the effectiveness of the thermal paste application. | |
| [* black] Allow the heat sink to dry completely. |