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| [* black] Now that the heat sinks are off both processors, clean all the old thermal paste residue off the faces of both processors and the inner faces of the heat sinks. | |
| [* icon_caution] Work slowly as you remove the old residue, as many sensitive components are soldered near the face of the processors and if broken, you need a whole new motherboard | |
| - | [* icon_note] It is helpful to use a solvent such as "Goof Off" to dissolve the old thermal paste. |
| + | [* icon_note] It is helpful to use a solvent such as "Goof Off" to dissolve the old thermal paste. Lacquer thinner also works well here. |
| [* icon_note] Now is also a good time to clean any dust out from between the fins of both heat sinks. |