How do I clean my zalman? - Page 2

BeetleMan · 16-August-08, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by davidryder


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MLiV · 20-August-08, 07:34 PM

a toothbrush, some windex, and running water =

a shiny cpu fan.

thanks fellas.

Intel P4 · 20-August-08, 07:37 PM

Wow, very clean indeed.

Great work

davidryder · 20-August-08, 07:38 PM

Congratulations

Slaymate · 20-August-08, 08:08 PM

You can use Ketchup or Orange Juice to clean the copper surfaces. Orange Juice is the easiest way. Take it off and soak it for 30 minutes in Orange Juice, rinse it off with water and blow it dry with compressed air. It will look brand new. But make sure it's totally dry before you use it again

killert · 20-August-08, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Slaymate


	You can use Ketchup or Orange Juice to clean the copper surfaces. Orange Juice is the easiest way. Take it off and soak it for 30 minutes in Orange Juice, rinse it off with water and blow it dry with compressed air. It will look brand new. But make sure it's totally dry before you use it again

I think lemon juice would have more acid in it then the orange juice.

GrandpaNoob72 · 20-August-08, 08:15 PM

Aside from the OJ & Ketchup, some water and baking soda mixed into a relatively watery paste and a clean, lint-free rag will do nicely as well. If the rag hangs on the surface of the heatsink, there are burrs or irregularites, and you might as well lap the surface before re-installing...

To cut off the "why OJ/ketchup?" questions: it has to do with the acidity of the chosen cleaning agent. The acid eats the crud build-up and leaves the sink looking shiny and new...

Back when I was watercooling, I had some build-up inside the block, and not much was working (old toothbrush, etc). Couple drops of ketchup, spread evenly and let sit, then wipe off.

Slaymate · 20-August-08, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by killert


	I think lemon juice would have more acid in it then the orange juice.

It does, but OJ is normally a little cheaper. You just have to soak it a little longer

20-August-08, 07:34 PM		#22 (permalink)
MLiV You want news, you got news!	Re: How do I clean my zalman? a toothbrush, some windex, and running water = a shiny cpu fan. thanks fellas.

20-August-08, 07:37 PM		#23 (permalink)
Intel P4 Apex Master Tech	Re: How do I clean my zalman? Wow, very clean indeed. Great work

20-August-08, 07:38 PM		#24 (permalink)
davidryder Apex Techie Wannabe	Re: How do I clean my zalman? Congratulations

20-August-08, 08:08 PM		#25 (permalink)
Slaymate PCApex Reviewer From Hell	Re: How do I clean my zalman? You can use Ketchup or Orange Juice to clean the copper surfaces. Orange Juice is the easiest way. Take it off and soak it for 30 minutes in Orange Juice, rinse it off with water and blow it dry with compressed air. It will look brand new. But make sure it's totally dry before you use it again

20-August-08, 08:15 PM		#27 (permalink)
GrandpaNoob72 Eleven-Bravo Sitrep Writer	Re: How do I clean my zalman? Aside from the OJ & Ketchup, some water and baking soda mixed into a relatively watery paste and a clean, lint-free rag will do nicely as well. If the rag hangs on the surface of the heatsink, there are burrs or irregularites, and you might as well lap the surface before re-installing... To cut off the "why OJ/ketchup?" questions: it has to do with the acidity of the chosen cleaning agent. The acid eats the crud build-up and leaves the sink looking shiny and new... Back when I was watercooling, I had some build-up inside the block, and not much was working (old toothbrush, etc). Couple drops of ketchup, spread evenly and let sit, then wipe off.

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