Question CLEANING CPU CONTACT PAD OR BOTTOM.

[Emonn]

I clean my Intel CPU contact pad with isopropyl alcohol and left it that way for some time, then use a clean, soft, and dry cloth to make sure the CPUs contact pad is completely dry. Unfortunately, the cloth I used, is not microfiber cloth or lintless cloth. but Before mounting the CPU to the motherboard I checked the contact pads thoroughly, and I am sure that there are no particles of cloth in the contact pads. and I rebuild the PC.

should I worry about not using microfiber cloth?? And open the pc again and clean cpu with micro fiber cloth...

Or it's fine...

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

What CPU are you referring to? Make and model of your motherboard? Images of the parts that you cleaned alongside the materials you've used would help us understand two fold. As of this moment, I'm worried that some pins might be bent or broken...

 

[Misgar]

I'd be far more worried about causing ESD (Electro Static Discharge) damage than the prescence of miniscule particles of lint.
https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/electrostatic-discharge-esd-data-networking-equipment

You can generally get away with using a wet cloth, but rubbing with a dry cloth can create hundreds or thousands of volts of static electricity, which is bad news for susceptible integrated circuits.

ESD is insidious. You may not see the effects of damage for months or years.

The only time I ever touch the contacts on the underside of a CPU is when they show signs of corrosion, or the pins are bent.

Handled properly, you should never need to touch the gold pins or contacts on a CPU.

 

[Emonn]

I'd be far more worried about causing ESD (Electro Static Discharge) damage than the prescence of miniscule particles of lint.
https://electrical-engineering-portal.com/electrostatic-discharge-esd-data-networking-equipment

You can generally get away with using a wet cloth, but rubbing with a dry cloth can create hundreds or thousands of volts of static electricity, which is bad news for susceptible integrated circuits.

ESD is insidious. You may not see the effects of damage for months or years.

The only time I ever touch the contacts on the underside of a CPU is when they show signs of corrosion, or the pins are bent.

Handled properly, you should never need to touch the gold pins or contacts on a CPU.

Now what should i do???

 

[Misgar]

Fit the CPU in the socket holding the sides, being careful not to drop it and keep your fingers crossed. You'll probably be OK, but if the CPU suddenly stops working at some point in the future, ESD failure might be the cause. It's too late to repair any microscopic damage inside the CPU now.

Gold plating is used on electronic components (CPU, RAM, PCIe card contacts) to reduce electrical contact resistance. Another benefit of gold is that it doesn't oxidise or tarnish in air under normal conditions. Unless you've smeared a contaminant across the gold contacts, there is no need to clean them.

You see a number of cries for help on this forum from people who have thoroughly "cleaned" their computers, but after reassembly, the systems fail to work. Unless the fans or heatsinks are clogged with fluff, leave well alone. If it ain't broke, don't try to fix it.

 

[Emonn]

Unfortunately, I rubbing CPU (intel 12 gen) contact pad using dry cloth(for some reasons ) .Some people say that rubbing dry clothes in CPU contact pad produce electro static discharge (ESD)...which is very harmful for CPU and PC..

so I'm very worried about this. what should I do now??

 

[USAFRet]

"Some people say..."

Does the system work?
If so, move on and ignore.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

Overblown, move on with your life.

 

[Emonn]

I took a dry and clean cloth and then rubbed or wiped lightly on my processor contact pad 10 to 20 times..Now i know that rubbing dry clothes in CPU contact pad produce electro static discharge (ESD)...which is very harmful for CPU and PC..
I also heard that modern day cpu's are safe if the amount of esd is small.is it true

so I'm very worried about this. Is my cpu,mother Board safe??