how to remove thermal pad

[newguy5]

i'm getting this fan for my new c2d:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835186134

what is the safest and best way to get the stock thermal pad off?

 

[StrangleHold]

If it not been used you can probable just take a clean cloth and just wipe it off.

 

[newguy5]

If it not been used you can probable just take a clean cloth and just wipe it off.

it will be new. i thought it's stuck to the heatsink? won't i need to pry it off somehow?

also, a side question. how should i mount that thing in the case...i will have a ds3 mobo and am not sure if i mount it with the fan of the cooler pointing down towards the ground or pointing towards the front of the case?

 

[StrangleHold]

Its probable not a pad but just pre applied Thermal paste. The fan mounts toward the front of the case, its a intake fan with the fins toward the back case fan to suck the heat out.

 

[porterjw]

it will be new. i thought it's stuck to the heatsink? won't i need to pry it off somehow?

Just scrape it off with a credit card, then wipe away any left-over residue.

 

[dc5types23]

I scrap it off with a card. Then wipe it clean with high purity alcohol.

 

[DirtyD86]

rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide both work well... i heard carbonated drinks work but id take this with a grain of salt. make sure its off 100% and let it dry before reapplying

 

[Iluvpenguins]

rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide both work well... i heard carbonated drinks work but id take this with a grain of salt. make sure its off 100% and let it dry before reapplying

carbonated drinks end up leaving residue. Best to use some sort of high purity alcohol.