How do you clean a CPU?

How do you clean a CPU? Cleaning/Reseating your CPU This can be done with isopropyl alcohol and either cotton swabs or a cloth. Once the CPU socket and surrounding area have been properly cleaned, reinsert the CPU chip and apply some fresh thermal paste directly onto the top center of the chip.

Cleaning/Reseating your CPU

This can be done with isopropyl alcohol and either cotton swabs or a cloth. Once the CPU socket and surrounding area have been properly cleaned, reinsert the CPU chip and apply some fresh thermal paste directly onto the top center of the chip.