![How do I remove this old, super tacky thermal paste from around the CPU and GPU? Using Iso to at least clean off the top, but I'm unsure of the sides. Thanks! : How do I remove this old, super tacky thermal paste from around the CPU and GPU? Using Iso to at least clean off the top, but I'm unsure of the sides. Thanks! :](https://preview.redd.it/6rvyn0h5aao71.jpg?auto=webp&s=f3729c404f32d37f97b6b14aed14757d8bff9696)
How do I remove this old, super tacky thermal paste from around the CPU and GPU? Using Iso to at least clean off the top, but I'm unsure of the sides. Thanks! :
![How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU : 10 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU : 10 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables](https://content.instructables.com/FGZ/Y6QI/H994TFGX/FGZY6QIH994TFGX.jpg?auto=webp)
How to Clean Laptop Fan and Apply Thermal Paste on CPU and GPU : 10 Steps (with Pictures) - Instructables
![First time cleaning up thermal paste. I used isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, and paper towels and the thermal paste went over the side of the cpu. Tried to clean it and it First time cleaning up thermal paste. I used isopropyl alcohol, cotton swabs, and paper towels and the thermal paste went over the side of the cpu. Tried to clean it and it](https://preview.redd.it/gg6cewghdz351.jpg?auto=webp&s=ca4781a98a004d2577f3362163abf2380c264618)