I've been needing to replace my CPU fan as my current one is going to break soon so this means I need to clean off the thermal paste... which I've never done before.
I've looked up lots of different posts all over the internet and most have mixed opinions from stuff such as using a paper towel to clean off the thermal paste to just using Q-Tips.
Though I was just wondering if someone would be able to recommend basically... the safest method to cleaning thermal paste off since as mentioned, I've never done this and I'm a little worried I may cause damage to the CPU in some way which I've heard is a high possibility.
I've brought some Isopropyl Alcohol (100%) to use though what should I use it with? Most people say to use a paper towel but then others say never to use a paper towel cause it will leave residue on the CPU. I do have a Microfibre cloth, would that be ideal?
I've looked up lots of different posts all over the internet and most have mixed opinions from stuff such as using a paper towel to clean off the thermal paste to just using Q-Tips.
Though I was just wondering if someone would be able to recommend basically... the safest method to cleaning thermal paste off since as mentioned, I've never done this and I'm a little worried I may cause damage to the CPU in some way which I've heard is a high possibility.
I've brought some Isopropyl Alcohol (100%) to use though what should I use it with? Most people say to use a paper towel but then others say never to use a paper towel cause it will leave residue on the CPU. I do have a Microfibre cloth, would that be ideal?