With i7 3770k what should i do?

[adrian1945]

Hello,
last days i have bought an i7 3770k but a stpid salesman smeared a little bit thermal compound to pins and i wipe it with a napkin wrapped toohtpick and what should i do ?

 

[nikorr]

Is it still in there?

Q-tip dipped in alcohol will do.

 

[nikorr]

Do u have a picture?

 

[adrian1945]

Is it still in there?

Q-tip dipped in alcohol will do.

Sorry for late answer(like 7 years ) I wiped it off with rubbing alcohol and q tip and it worked and still use that same 3770k now.Thank you for your tip.