[Rasmus66]

Originally Posted by Vivi

so are you cleaning it to RMA it? Or just to clean?

How safe is this method, looks like a good cleaner

Im just cleaning it

And it's a pretty safe method but not the easy way. A dishwasher is better.

[BenchZowner]

In this video you can see ( in the beginning ) how I insulate new mobos without using a conformal spray, just sticky pipe-wrap insulation from FrostKing for the rear side of the mobo and vaseline & two armaflex ( k-flex ) non-sticky foam sheets on the socket.

[kikicoco1334]

so just take out the cmos batt and the cpu rack and wash it in the bobble water and it'll be good to go?

[BenchZowner]

And remove any stickers prior to washing it up, because they might change color, or partially or totally get washed out and leave you with blank stickers and no serial number :p

To remove any kind of sticker, including the warranty pre-cut pattern ones, heat them up with a heat gun or a hair dryer until they're very hot to the touch, and progressively yet slowly remove them.
The same applies for placing them back on, heat them up, stick them, and heat them up more, and let them cool down.

[kikicoco1334]

thanks mang! i monna try that out with the commando sometime soon

[Rasmus66]

Do any of you guys know what can dissolve Kneaded eraser?

Here is my problem



I cant get it out with a needle and im afraid of damage the pins if i use a brush or something similar.

So the only way is to dissolve it without breaking the black plastic thing the pins is placed in.

Acetone and alcohol did not work.

[Splave]

doesnt vaseline break down eraser?

[Patch]

Vaseline does break it down, but just into a gooey mess that's even harder to clean up.

I suggest getting some jeweler's forceps and remove the pieces bit by bit. Dribble a little LN2 in the socket to get the eraser cold (but NOT frozen) and it'll come out easier.

Lately I've just been using some eraser and neoprene for the lean and clean approach. Easy application. Easy dry out. Easy clean up.

Stopped using nail polish, liquid tape, vaseline, etc. Sure, I get condensation problems sometimes with sub -130 benching - but I did occasionally when doing elaborate waterproofing measures too. Haven't tried any conformal coating because the hardware stores I frequent don't have it.

[Kal-EL]

Yeah, or a needle head should be small enough to pick out that eraser goop.

[dumo]

My insulation for 24/7 phase change cooler socket 1155

First, I covered most smd around socket with clear nail polish then I put electrical tape around socket



Eraser on top of it filled any gap then armaflex socket layer







Its a pain when we bin cpu, but for me its a necessary to fight condensation