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Help cleaning thermal paste out of CPU socket
So a few days ago I was putting my CPU into my new motherboard. I accidentally applied to much silver thermal compound(conductive) and I ended up having it dribble down the sides. I decided it would be easier to clean my CPU if I took it out. When I pulled my CPU out of it's socket some of the thermal compound fell onto the socket. I went to the store and go some 91% isopropyl alcohol l. I used that and some Cotten swabs and toothpicks to try to clean out those tiny holes. I had most of it out but there was a little still in the bottoms of the holes. I wanted to make sure it was all out so I went and bought some precision electronics cleaner. All that did was spread the mess from a few holes on the side to random holes over the entire socket. What should I do to get rid of this stuff?
Here is a picture.
imgur.com/hUmnwaP