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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_note] ***The X-clamps are not reused when installing the red ring of death fix kit.*** |
| + | [* black] Now that the heat sinks are off both processors, use a plastic spudger to 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 | |
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| + | [* icon_note] It is best to use a solvent such as [product|IF179-023|ArctiClean] to dissolve the old thermal paste and remove all residue before applying new paste. Alternatively, you can use a mild solvent such as a high purity rubbing alcohol. |
| [* icon_note] You can also use many classic dry-deoxidating sprays: spray it on the paste then rub it; you will remove the paste almost effortlessly and with no residues. | |
| [* icon_note] Now is also a good time to clean any dust out from between the fins of both heat sinks. |