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05 Feb 2011   #1

Windows 7 Pro x64 SP1
 
 
Cleaning CPU's thermal paste.

Do you guys leave the CPU in the socket? or actually remove the CPU completely?

Thanks!

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05 Feb 2011   #2

Windows 7 Pro 64bit
the upper body of north america
 
 

i keep it in the socket. i feel i may bend the pins if i take it out.
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05 Feb 2011   #3

Windows 7 Home Premium x64
 
 

I leave it in the socket to get the majority of it off. Little detail cleaning once removed.
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