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    #21
    Re: Tale of two GA-K8VM800M

    Originally posted by stj View Post
    actually, you should have removed all heatsinks first.
    because otherwise you could have washed away any paste without knowing.
    +1
    Heatsinks are known to trap water.

    I always air-dry my motherboards and never had a problem with that. No alcohol used. Just need to find a sunny spot and leave them for a few days. Usually 4 or more to keep it safe.

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      #22
      Re: Tale of two GA-K8VM800M

      on your 3rd post, you don't state if either board was working before cleaning them; and if either of them was working, what problems, if any, were present.
      i made a similar mistake... whereas if i powered up the board and watched how it ran prior to recapping (or cleaning), there would have being the option to compare before and after states.
      Last edited by socketa; 02-23-2015, 03:32 PM.

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        #23
        Re: Tale of two GA-K8VM800M

        Originally posted by socketa View Post
        on your 3rd post, you don't state if either board was working before cleaning them; and if either of them was working, what problems, if any, were present
        They got a quick test to see if they POSTed, otherwise not worth wasting time & money cleaning

        No extensive testing because of the filthy condition they were in
        better to keep quiet and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt

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