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| [* red] Apply rubbing alcohol to a cotton swab to remove old thermal compound paste from the heat-sink, using gentle circular motions. If the cotton swab becomes saturated, replace with a fresh cotton swab. | |
| [* orange] Repeat the cleaning process on the motherboard, replacing cotton swabs as necessary. A surface that looks clean can still have quite a bit of compound on it. | |
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| + | [* icon_caution] ''Avoid touching the thermal compound areas once they are clean. Dirt or oil on either surface can disrupt cooling performance and lead to overheating or thermal throttling.'' |