Question Help!, wet 3700x CPU pins after using arcticlean thermal paste removal solution.

[StrikerEureka7]

When using arcticlean thermal paste removal solution, some of it made its way onto the underside of the CPU (CPU was not installed in the motherboard at the time). I placed the CPU at an angle so that the arcticlean thermal paste removal solution would run of the underside of the CPU, but there is still some remaining liquid. I am open to any suggestions and am keen to get my pc up and running again!

Here's what I'm dealing with: Soaked 3700x

 

[jay32267]

I would either let it dry (if it will) or maybe give it a blast of clean air.

Either way....I wouldn't put it back in that way.

 

[StrikerEureka7]

I would either let it dry (if it will) or maybe give it a blast of clean air.

Either way....I wouldn't put it back in that way.
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I would either let it dry (if it will) or maybe give it a blast of clean air.

Either way....I wouldn't put it back in that way.

Would leaving it out to dry for 24 hrs suffice?

 

[jay32267]

Would leaving it out to dry for 24 hrs suffice?

I'm not sure how fast that stuff dries....or even if it dries....but I would try to leave it out 24 hours and have a look at it.

If it still looked like there was some there I would use a can of compressed air and blast it off. Just make sure you don't get too close with the air and bend the pins.

 

[StrikerEureka7]

I'm not sure how fast that stuff dries....or even if it dries....but I would try to leave it out 24 hours and have a look at it.

If it still looked like there was some there I would use a can of compressed air and blast it off. Just make sure you don't get too close with the air and bend the pins.

Maybe using a hairdryer in the lowest setting might help?

 

[jay32267]

Maybe using a hairdryer in the lowest setting might help?

I think that should work.