Get a flat edge PLASTIC somthing.
I used my wife's facial hair (steady... do not even go there!), poroxide aplicator. :P
It has a sharp end much like a straight edge screwdriver.
Scrape as much of the compound as possible.
Then you can clean it further with propyl alcohol of some sort, VCR/Casette player head cleaning fluid is good (as long as it has no oils in it like finger nail cleaner), and use it to wipe any exess compound.
Two things:
1. I bought Akasa thermal compound remover - at least I know it is actualy made for this purpose.
2. I, too, thought that changing from tape to grease will make a difference - it did not! My temps are identical. To be on the safe side, I used Ceramiq. That way I know that any spillages will not harm the circutry...
From my understanding tape tend to dry and perform worst after a while.
If I were you, unless you already removed the tape off the h/s, will only make the change if you can see rises in temps. Otherwise, for me anyway, it did not
make one bit of difference.
Keep it cool!!! :good:
