Tale of two GA-K8VM800M

[momaka]

Re: Tale of two GA-K8VM800M

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.

[socketa]

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.

[pfrcom]

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

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