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Removing a thermal pad......

  • 31-03-2004 1:01pm
    #1
    patch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,531 ✭✭✭


    I've removed the thermal pad from under a new P4 heatsink.
    My problem is the two strips of rubbery glue.
    I've used meths to try and break it down, but it's just moving it around while taking off a little.
    Any ideas or experience with this Guys?

    Cheers,
    Pat.


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  • #2
    Adeptus Titanicus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 968 ✭✭✭Adeptus Titanicus


    Hiya,

    I just removed a thermal pad from a stock Intel P4 heatsink, but there was no gooey glue, just residue from the pad. I've used Isopropyl Alcohol to clean this kinda stuff up. It works pretty well and you should be able to get it in a chemist.

    I'm very surprised that there would be a glue holding the pad to the heatsink as this would interfere with the heat transfer between the pad and sink. Would also be very messy. Did someone glue it or did it come like that?


  • #3
    patch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,531 ✭✭✭patch


    Nope, it was a brand new stock heatsink. I was kinda surprised myself.
    It was attached on both sides.
    I'm guessing when it heats up it aids the pad in some way.
    I guess I'll just have to get some purer alcohol!


  • #4
    Gerry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,512 ✭✭✭Gerry


    Try petrol or acetone.


  • #5
    patch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,531 ✭✭✭patch


    Originally posted by Gerry
    Try petrol or acetone.

    I spent weeks trying to track down acetone in Galway......no joy.
    I'm not so sure I'd be keen to use petrol either, I'm guessing there may be a fair bit of residue from it. Still, if all else fails I'll give it a go.


  • #6
    Hellrazer
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,941 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    Carburettor cleaner has acetone in it---Thats what I use to remove the heat pads.
    Richie


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  • #7
    Cal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 923 ✭✭✭Cal


    If it is just the heat sink (not sure of effects on CPU) pop it in a plastic bag & into the deepfreeze overnight. It should sand off with a very fine paper whilst frozen.

    Cal


  • #8
    patch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,531 ✭✭✭patch


    Cheers guys, I'll pick up some carb cleaner.
    I should have popped the whole lot in the freezer in the first place. Now that the glue is spread a bit, I'll have to get something to break down all the residue.


  • #9
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    nail polish remover is about 90% acetone and does the job great.

    BloodBath


  • #10
    Dr Bolouswki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,337 ✭✭✭Dr Bolouswki


    Yep, nail varnish remover gets another vote - used it and cotton buds to clean the residue from a cheap ass thermal pad - came off sweet...


  • #11
    BigEejit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    Another vote of nail polish remover, womens makup is useful for something! :D

    Make sure you dont get one that hasnt got a lot of additives/perfumes/crap in it ... because some of that will end up on the heatsink and could interfere with heat transfer


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