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Removing thermal paste

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I've just bought a new CPU fan and I want to install it into my old PC before I upgrade to my new one. However, the old CPU will have the previous fan's paste on it and I'm wondering how I should remove this. I don't really want to buy anything new and so was wondering what kind of thing in my house would be suitable to remove it. I was thinking about using nail polish remover to take it off, but I don't know what kind of cloth I should use. Could you recommend me a suitable implement?

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Name: Cobra_R
Date: May 23, 2007 at 18:32:04 Pacific

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all you need is rubbing alcohol. "Windows Me II aka Windows Vista."

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Name: OtheHill
Date: May 24, 2007 at 14:30:18 Pacific

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Nail polish remover will work, it is acetone. Some has oil in it so wipe off all residue. Remove the CPU and clean while out.

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