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| - | [* black] Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth with a drop of ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover to clean the thermal paste residue off the thermal contact surface of your heat sink. |
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| - | [* black] Once the surface is clean, use a new coffee filter or cloth to apply a drop of ArctiClean Thermal Surface Purifier to remove any oils and prepare the surface. |
| + | [* black] Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth and a little isopropyl alcohol (a.k.a. IPA, 90% concentration or greater) to clean the thermal paste residue off the thermal contact surface of your heat sink. |
| + | [* icon_note] Instead of IPA, you may also use a dedicated cleaning agent, such as ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover. |
| + | [* black] Once the surface is clean, use a fresh piece of coffee filter or cloth and a little more IPA to remove any oils and prepare the surface. |
| [* black] Do not touch either the chip or the heatsink, or allow any dust or debris to get on them. Even a fingerprint can be a major obstacle to thermal transfer on a chip. | |
| [* black] Allow the heat sink(s) to dry completely! |