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Thermal paste problem
Posted: 16 Oct 2010, 11:18
by Mike_J.M
I have the Coolermaster ThermalFusion 400 paste.
When I take my CPU fan off it sticks to the CPU. It is difficult to remove.
Any ideas?
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 16 Oct 2010, 11:22
by Sojourn
Acetone, or more commonly, nail polish remover...
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 16 Oct 2010, 12:22
by Mike_J.M
maybe you dont see the picture...
the cpu fan is so stuck to the cpu that it pulls my AMD cpu out
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 16 Oct 2010, 13:02
by wizardofid
the best bet is to run the PC for a few mins and then try remove it while it is hot.Normally to remove it you need to twist the fan slightly to the left or right and pull slightly while still in the socket.However if the CPU has pins you could pull out or bend a pin if you are not careful.
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 16 Oct 2010, 14:58
by Mike_J.M
I cant twist it. There are 4 pins for screws going through the mobo restricting me. And its AMD
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 17 Oct 2010, 09:10
by Sojourn
edit - ah wait I see now.
If you need to remove the sink and it is truly stuck, do the following:
Run the PC, do something that will heat it up.
Power down, remove the entire mainboard out of the case.
Remove the fan if possible and then gently use a toothpick to release the suction.
Also try to slide it off rather than pulling it off.
Once that is done, clean with spirits/acetone.
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 17 Oct 2010, 12:40
by Mike_J.M
OK thanx man. This isnt the first time its happened.. Why do u think it is?
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 17 Oct 2010, 17:36
by KALSTER
Mike_J.M wrote:OK thanx man. This isnt the first time its happened.. Why do u think it is?
Old paste gets dry, but I'd say it is just because it makes an air tight seal.
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 17 Oct 2010, 20:45
by Mike_J.M
Which paste would you recommend for future?
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 00:44
by KALSTER
Don't have much experience with it myself, but Arctic Silver seems to be quite popular.
Re: Thermal paste problem
Posted: 18 Oct 2010, 08:17
by Mike_J.M
Ok thanx man. Yeah heard about it