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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] Use a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth with a drop of ArctiClean Thermal Material Remover/citrus based cleaner (Goo Gone) to clean the thermal paste residue off the thermal contact surface of your heat sink. |
| [* 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] Alternatively you can use 91% isopropyl alcohol or acetone instead of a two part solution like ArctiClean. These solvents will clean off remaining residue and clean 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! |