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Thermal paste spilled on motherboard, is it serious?

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Qertz Posted messages 5 Status Member -  
Qertz Posted messages 5 Status Member -
Hello,

I accidentally dropped some thermal paste on my motherboard while changing the one on my processor. My PC doesn’t seem to have any issues, but can this cause problems?
(I specify that the thermal paste is Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut.)

Thank you.

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    fabul Posted messages 42183 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 071
     
    Hi,

    It depended on where it fell.

    If it's not in the socket or the RAM slots (where the contacts are)
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    1. Qertz Posted messages 5 Status Member 1
       
      It fell right next to metal dotted lines, I can't take a photo of it, the quantity is just a drop, I tried to clean it with a tissue but there's still a little left.
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      1. fabul Posted messages 42183 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   6 071 > Qertz Posted messages 5 Status Member
         
        Dotted lines?

        If it's not a place where there are contacts, it's not a big deal, unless it leaks onto contacts over time.

        You can clean it with a cotton ball and 70% or higher alcohol.
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