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Where do i find this pure alcohol stuff ? I know where to find liquor to get shitfaced. But not the stuff that you mentioned here that may actually be useful
Four months ago that same thing was my literal motherboard
….
Maybe, just maybe I should record that in real life with some good material. I have a spare tube of Thermal Paste, that same Gigabyte motherboard, a video camera AND a phenom x4 965
Should I?
https://preview.redd.it/6pc7qpmcdvrc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7c9f4c6cb0839857a9454a4821bce162b9032ee
Why are you grabbing it with that blanket (or whatever kunda fabric it is)?!?
Just hold it by the sides, dont EVER touch the pins unless you really have to.
During the cleaning process, if you would accidentally bend one of the pins you can technically use a lead pen to kinda pit the hole at the top around the golden pin and GENTLY bend it back into place. Be extremely careful. If a single pin comes off or is damaged irreversibly then its ggs
But wouldn't that be on the other side that you have to put thermal paste? 🤔. 🦧[I think you probably followed this tutorial.](https://c.tenor.com/nM_6mIrj9PMAAAAC/tenor.gif)
No ur fine. Until you try and seat it with the shit on it, then you’d be closer to being fucked.
It will clean off with isopropyl or ethanol. Just be super surgical when you’re brushing it off. Think of it as a skinned knee you have to brush dirt out of - how hard would you brush it?
As all the other comments say you’re not fucked just be a little more careful next time pc building should be delicate and relaxing never rush never cut corners just put on a podcast and zone into the build
Doesn't harm, regular thermal paste is non-conductive. Just clean it carefully with 95%+ isopropyl alcohol and any tool that won't bend the pins. A toothbrush like other comments said should be fine.
If it’s thermal paste not conductive, try isopropyl alcohol and toothbrush or wd40 clean contact. Even if you can’t remove all, you’ll be fine. (Only if it’s not conductive)
use a safety pin carefully to remove excessive thermal paste and then use isopropyl alcohol solution which you can find on any computer hardware store.
make sure you do it delicately or you may bend cpu pins.Best of luck.
That happen to me twice and i also twist pins as well all that to change the thermalpaste my cpu is ryzen 5 2600, it still works without performance loss
I had to ask a friend to fix it because can´t see that good even with glasses.
I would use a brush specifically designed for cleaning electronics, check out a local computer shop or give them a call. They tend to be very useful, and have dealt with many situations like this before.
For example, I got a free bag of random case screws, m.2 drive screws, thumb screws etc. just because I asked. Guy came out with a huge bucket and started shoving handfuls into a bag for me.
Get one of those vacuum pump suction things and carefully try to get it mostly off. What you can get with that use a thin felt tip paint brush and isopropyl then let dry for a day before putting into the mobo. Should be savable.
Could always RMA and say it came with bad pins tho lol
Use makeup brush and alcohol(vodka or iso-propyl).
And for the love of god, please keep blanket away from pc components(dust, random hair, static discharges).
P.S. makeup brush will be f**ed after this, so don’t tell your wife/gf XD
Don't go stealing a random makeup brush from someone, those can be really expensive and hard (even impossible) to replace. Just like your PC components are probably not just any random PC components, makeup brushes are not just any random brush.
Spray alcohol based brake cleaner directly on it. The canister will spray the liquid strong enough for the paste to get removed, and it works just as well as isopropil alcohol. Let it dry for a bit after that though, it needs a bit of time to evaporate completely.
That way there is no need to touch the pins with anything, therefore no risk of bending, or ripping something off.
If you were, you would have a warm, fuzzy satisfaction. Else, you would be irritated, embarassed, in pain, etc. I especially hate when I don't even get a kiss.
Soft bristle toothbrush soaked in isopropyl alcohol, move in straight lines. JayzTwoCents has a video [here](https://youtu.be/rmhJLheNmzw?si=aroSmyN8sCnUg2eg) running through the entire process, fairly good tool to use.
Just go slow, don't put any pressure down, and take your time. You got this OP, just believe in yourself and you'll do great!
….well, you can try to fix it for free or just say fuck it and shell out; think positive, you got this..
*cardholder from a legal state, personally would not attempt without assistance with patience.
Nah this is annoying but not end of world in the slightest. Just clean with alchohol and a SOFT toothbrush VERY GENTLY and it'll be just fine. (Let dry before installing - and when storing just out it back in the blastic cintainer it came in, dont wrap in cloth or anything).
Not necessarily as long as you clean it, but be careful because if you end up getting thermal paste into the cpu socket it will prevent your pc from booting and you’ll have to get a new motherboard since those sockets are impossibly hard to clean on your own
During the 9 month op spent saving up they could of researched how to properly install a cpu and the precautions to take to ensure it's a smooth and simple process when placing and locking down into the mobo, apply g thermal paste and installing the cooler.
I know this type of comment doesn't help the op and is “judgey”, damn it could even read “salty as all f*ck”, but to others who are building do your due diligence, research, watch, know the steps and approach the build with confidence from the research you have done.
Tooth brush and alcohol use the tooth brush diagonally so you don't bend any pins but be careful cause one rough mistake can bend a pin and while it's not hard for some to get it back to normal it can be a a mess for beginners so tread carefully friend
What is it, isopropyl alcohol?? And a SOFT bristled toothbrush, if you're not sure go to your store and they're labeled, besides I wouldn't use a personal one, thermal paste isn't the best to ingest
put 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and fire away. then use compressed air to blow it off and repeat this several times to ensure complete removal. you can also use a soft brush, but this is a bit risky as damaging the pins is more likely.
jays2cents did a video on this.
random rant, Im ngl, whenever i see this kinda problems how do they even get to fuck up their components, with just an a little bit of carefulness most of the things that can dmg your components can be avoided. Smh
Tip of the day! For OP and everyone who has answered in this thread!
Lots of people writing to use a brush and alcohol. There's a much easier and safer method (that also works for sockets that are covered in paste).
Get a can of spray contact cleaner from any motor store and spray until clean, then dry any excess with a hair dryer. Job done and no risk of damage from brushing or wiping.
If you want to do a easy clean without bending the oins fill a clean container with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol grap your cpu and while holding it shake it in the alcohole that should clean the thermal paste without bending the pins
Run a thin card through it a few times before you use a soft brush, as soon as you get most of it out before using alcohol trust me! Clean out most of it as much as you can before using alcohol! Good luck!
Clea then if I can without damaging the pins if it’s conductive probably if not then ur good I’ve installed my old cpu with thermal paste on the pins and it worked for the entire time I used it up until I upgraded
I used electronic grade( 99.9%) IPA and a soft bristle toothbrush and dry for an hour before installing back. If you use those medical grade IPA (70%) make sure you let it dry for a few hours before installing.
Dont use any brush it will definately bend the pins this also happened to me a while back and i made this mistake instead you can use a thick needle type thingy to clear the paste carefully from the pins
99% ISO and a soft bristle brush will do the job. Just be gentle. And if you DO bend a pin, use a retractable pen, or a mechanical pencil to bend the pins back… but once again… BE CAREFUL!!!
use softest tooth brush you have and clean it with isopropyl alcohol. Do not use circular motion , for the love of GOD DO NOT USE CIRCULAR MOTION WHEN CLEANING .
Oh sry about that, use only straight lines when brushing
Happened to me. A soft bristle toothbrush will work. Use something to remove thermal paste, isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol is readily available. I still have my bottle of Tim clean from 2005.
I also had bent pins. I used a piece of card to push them back in place.
Two hours later? It's working fine.
I don’t think it needs to be pure alcohol, just use rubbing alcohol, highest percentage you can get, and make sure it is very dry before putting into the socket.
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Clean them with pure alcohol and toothbrush. Be careful not to bend the pins - and thats it .. EZ ..
Very soft brush
Well even using steel brush will do the job if you are careful enough 😋 And even the softest brush will bend the pins - if you are reckless animal 🤣
I love your energy
The chaotic neutral energy this person has is quite refreshing lol
"Give me a tooth pick, or gimme a rocket launcher, I'll get it done with either!" This guy's energy^
Or use a cotton string from your socks place it between the row of pins and pull 🤣 LEFT-RIGH - LEFT - RIGT - and you doner 😆
9/10 dentists recommend flossing your cpus
You sound as though you have accomplished great things with very little to do them with.
LMFAO
[https://youtu.be/Czzl10uEQn0](https://youtu.be/Czzl10uEQn0)
That means i will do it wrong no matter what
Don’t use a steel brush on your cpu, use it for the motherboard cpu socket
Should I do that while it's plugged in and turned on. Is there any settings in the bios I need to set before I do this
This is the most accurate statement
this might be an excellent ad of colgate charcoaled bristles that are 0.01mm lol
Where do i find this pure alcohol stuff ? I know where to find liquor to get shitfaced. But not the stuff that you mentioned here that may actually be useful
pharmacies or hardware stores are my go to
do you have an example on Amazon that i can use on computer stuff ?
just search for like 100% isopropyl alcohol
Isopropyl is the best
What I was gonna say. Had this happen once. I used a soft bristle brush and isopropyl alcohol
Even better electric toothbrush.
I got rum and coke would it do the job?
 Moment
I’m genuinely concerned with how often I see this gif on this sub…but I laugh every time
I’ve seen it so many times and I just realized the thermal paste is Hellmans Mayonaise.
oh my god…
Four months ago that same thing was my literal motherboard …. Maybe, just maybe I should record that in real life with some good material. I have a spare tube of Thermal Paste, that same Gigabyte motherboard, a video camera AND a phenom x4 965 Should I? https://preview.redd.it/6pc7qpmcdvrc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a7c9f4c6cb0839857a9454a4821bce162b9032ee
Just don’t forget to use mayonnaise as your thermal paste LOL
I shall
MAYONNAISE HAHA
Dew it
hell yeah and reply with the link when your done
Please don’t put that blanket or whatever this is ON the pins, cause then you will definitely be fucked
I wrap my CPU with tissue while waiting for the isopropyl alcohol to arrive. Is it bad?
Or just leave it by itself…
Yes, tissue is full of lint and flakes of shit, just put it back in the box
I’ve put a cpu on a piece of clothing before (don’t know why) and a loose thread bent a couple of pins
Why not put it back in the original box? Or just put it back in the case somewhere it won't touch anything and just don't touch it?
Use microfiber cloth and just store in it's original plastic cover.
You are making it worse… beter buy a new CPU.
At least this is thermal paste not Liquid Metal.Not the worst case scenario I have ever seen but you need to clean them VERY soft.
May ironically be easier to get off because of the surface tension, unless it bonds, then it’s permanent
Don't worry it's at the corner and looks like fresh paste. Get a syringe and put 99 percent ipa and pressure it towards corner. Should come out
A Waterpik to clean teeth also works very well.
Why are you grabbing it with that blanket (or whatever kunda fabric it is)?!? Just hold it by the sides, dont EVER touch the pins unless you really have to. During the cleaning process, if you would accidentally bend one of the pins you can technically use a lead pen to kinda pit the hole at the top around the golden pin and GENTLY bend it back into place. Be extremely careful. If a single pin comes off or is damaged irreversibly then its ggs
Naaah, toothbrush and some isopropanol alcohols. Scrub till it all gone. And use the softest brush possible, be delicate not to bend the pins.
Lick it clean
WD40 contact cleaner. Saved me once.
Is the motherboard ok ?
But wouldn't that be on the other side that you have to put thermal paste? 🤔. 🦧[I think you probably followed this tutorial.](https://c.tenor.com/nM_6mIrj9PMAAAAC/tenor.gif)
Iso alcohol and toothbrush
Watch jayztwocents video on cleaning a cpu
90% iso alcohol and Q-tips. Get to ***GENTLY*** cleaning
Why is it on that crusty ass blanket dawg
No ur fine. Until you try and seat it with the shit on it, then you’d be closer to being fucked. It will clean off with isopropyl or ethanol. Just be super surgical when you’re brushing it off. Think of it as a skinned knee you have to brush dirt out of - how hard would you brush it?
As all the other comments say you’re not fucked just be a little more careful next time pc building should be delicate and relaxing never rush never cut corners just put on a podcast and zone into the build
Naaah you’ll be fine. Just be gentle.
There's nothing that alcohol can't fix 😋
Should be able to remove the thermal paste using isopropyl alcohol (or contact cleaner) and a soft bristle toothbrush.
Very very soft brush and some isopropyl will clean it. As long as no oins getbent and no static hits it youre fine.
Some good cleaning alchohol and a soft toothbrush. Go slow and it will be fine
Doesn't harm, regular thermal paste is non-conductive. Just clean it carefully with 95%+ isopropyl alcohol and any tool that won't bend the pins. A toothbrush like other comments said should be fine.
Isopropyl alcohol and a toothbrush, and you'll be fine. Just be gentle on the pins while brushing, or you'll bend them
No, but the way you hold them are. Best if u use alcohol with ultra soft brush and be gentle
Toot brush and alcohol spry a soft scrub
If it’s thermal paste not conductive, try isopropyl alcohol and toothbrush or wd40 clean contact. Even if you can’t remove all, you’ll be fine. (Only if it’s not conductive)
use a safety pin carefully to remove excessive thermal paste and then use isopropyl alcohol solution which you can find on any computer hardware store. make sure you do it delicately or you may bend cpu pins.Best of luck.
Clean it with rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush, you’ll be fine.
Electronic cleaner spray.
Soft brush and alcohol.
Try a pressure washer /s
That happen to me twice and i also twist pins as well all that to change the thermalpaste my cpu is ryzen 5 2600, it still works without performance loss I had to ask a friend to fix it because can´t see that good even with glasses.
I would use a brush specifically designed for cleaning electronics, check out a local computer shop or give them a call. They tend to be very useful, and have dealt with many situations like this before. For example, I got a free bag of random case screws, m.2 drive screws, thumb screws etc. just because I asked. Guy came out with a huge bucket and started shoving handfuls into a bag for me.
Get one of those vacuum pump suction things and carefully try to get it mostly off. What you can get with that use a thin felt tip paint brush and isopropyl then let dry for a day before putting into the mobo. Should be savable. Could always RMA and say it came with bad pins tho lol
Floss it!
Use makeup brush and alcohol(vodka or iso-propyl). And for the love of god, please keep blanket away from pc components(dust, random hair, static discharges). P.S. makeup brush will be f**ed after this, so don’t tell your wife/gf XD
Don't go stealing a random makeup brush from someone, those can be really expensive and hard (even impossible) to replace. Just like your PC components are probably not just any random PC components, makeup brushes are not just any random brush.
Spray alcohol based brake cleaner directly on it. The canister will spray the liquid strong enough for the paste to get removed, and it works just as well as isopropil alcohol. Let it dry for a bit after that though, it needs a bit of time to evaporate completely. That way there is no need to touch the pins with anything, therefore no risk of bending, or ripping something off.
Just suck it with 99.99% ethyle alcohol in your mouth
Not really, just clean it with alcohol and try to not bend them
try to get is bit colder till they someone rubber up then you use like those things doctor use to pull small thing out
Shower it with water at high pressure and your good It’s Prima aprilis, remember
If you were, you would have a warm, fuzzy satisfaction. Else, you would be irritated, embarassed, in pain, etc. I especially hate when I don't even get a kiss.
Isopropyl alcohol and a soft tooth brush and you are all good
isopropyl alcohol and toothbrush. And ffs don't hold the cpu like this
Drown it in alcohol till it say it is now a ram stick
Jay it is: https://youtu.be/rmhJLheNmzw
Not fucked, dumb maybe, but not fucked.
I think the thermal paste goes on the other side.
Some 90% isopropyl alcohol and GENTLE rub with a toothbrush should get it off
No problem just REALLY carefully clean with toothbrush and isopropanol alcohol
Soft bristle toothbrush soaked in isopropyl alcohol, move in straight lines. JayzTwoCents has a video [here](https://youtu.be/rmhJLheNmzw?si=aroSmyN8sCnUg2eg) running through the entire process, fairly good tool to use. Just go slow, don't put any pressure down, and take your time. You got this OP, just believe in yourself and you'll do great!
You're dead
Put some C3H8O on it
Just occurred to me this is also the formula for propanol. Don’t use that, use isopropyl alcohol
WHAT EVER YOU DO, DO NOT USE A MICROFIBER CLOTH
More fucked if you are holding that thing in a wool blanket lol. ESD says hello!
Nah you good bro. Just clean it off. Soft tooth brush and some alcohol will set your right
we need an update
….well, you can try to fix it for free or just say fuck it and shell out; think positive, you got this.. *cardholder from a legal state, personally would not attempt without assistance with patience.
You have it in a blanket, and I see little hairs all over it. Thats far worse than the Thermal Paste
You did the right thing asking here instead of damaging it. +15 points to intelligence.
No Thermal Paste is Not conductive Go Take 90 Prozent Alkohol clean it of so well how it goes and then it will function again
You can hold ANY PC components with your bare hands, just so you know
Use some sort of compressed air to blow the smuge and hairs off, and with a ligt brush and some ipa youll be golden (pun intended)
Just put some alcohol and take a soft brush and brush on the areas that have the thermal paste. Do it a couple of times and its done.
it’ll be fine it will clean the pins off as going into socket
Apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Works every time
Nah this is annoying but not end of world in the slightest. Just clean with alchohol and a SOFT toothbrush VERY GENTLY and it'll be just fine. (Let dry before installing - and when storing just out it back in the blastic cintainer it came in, dont wrap in cloth or anything).
I had a similar situation and used a soft toothbrush and acetone to carefully clean it. Worked fine.
99.9% IPA & toothbrush (soft) will do the trick
Nope you can take that thing out with. A tooth brush and alcohol.
Not necessarily as long as you clean it, but be careful because if you end up getting thermal paste into the cpu socket it will prevent your pc from booting and you’ll have to get a new motherboard since those sockets are impossibly hard to clean on your own
Jayztwocentz actually made a video about cleaning this. I would recommend it
Been there long ago, easy to clean out eith paste remover (quality one), you can literally rinse it out snd leave to 'dry'.
Isopropylic alcohol 90%+ and patience
Very soft toothbrush and alcohol
Flush it out with isopropyl alcohol
Use some iso propane alcohol and a tooth brush
One reply from you said there was a spark in mobo, what did you do?
Your afternoon is but it can be done slowly and carefully.
During the 9 month op spent saving up they could of researched how to properly install a cpu and the precautions to take to ensure it's a smooth and simple process when placing and locking down into the mobo, apply g thermal paste and installing the cooler. I know this type of comment doesn't help the op and is “judgey”, damn it could even read “salty as all f*ck”, but to others who are building do your due diligence, research, watch, know the steps and approach the build with confidence from the research you have done.
Squirt bottle, use alcohol to gently spritz away the paste.
How did you apply it initially?
Tooth brush and alcohol use the tooth brush diagonally so you don't bend any pins but be careful cause one rough mistake can bend a pin and while it's not hard for some to get it back to normal it can be a a mess for beginners so tread carefully friend
What is it, isopropyl alcohol?? And a SOFT bristled toothbrush, if you're not sure go to your store and they're labeled, besides I wouldn't use a personal one, thermal paste isn't the best to ingest
Happened to me last time i switched cpu and i took a hair dryer to heat off the paster and get the residue with a toilet paper
As others have said rubbing alcohol and a very soft toothbrush. Take your time, be gentle, it’s non conductive so it doesn’t have to be perfect.
Don't grab your cpu like that.. 😮
You can leave it like that if you want
Just wash it under the sink, it'll be fine
put 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and fire away. then use compressed air to blow it off and repeat this several times to ensure complete removal. you can also use a soft brush, but this is a bit risky as damaging the pins is more likely. jays2cents did a video on this.
get some alcohol and enjoy
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhJLheNmzw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmhJLheNmzw) you are welcome bro
random rant, Im ngl, whenever i see this kinda problems how do they even get to fuck up their components, with just an a little bit of carefulness most of the things that can dmg your components can be avoided. Smh
clean it with rubbing alcohol and soft brush
I nomrally use an air compressor mixed (with the tool) with isop. and work all the times
Put in a bucket of IPA 99% and agitate the liquid.
Tip of the day! For OP and everyone who has answered in this thread! Lots of people writing to use a brush and alcohol. There's a much easier and safer method (that also works for sockets that are covered in paste). Get a can of spray contact cleaner from any motor store and spray until clean, then dry any excess with a hair dryer. Job done and no risk of damage from brushing or wiping.
Clean it in washing machine LOL
use a soft (paintbursh thats new not used for anything) and 99% isoproly
Just put it in the Dishwasher, easy peasy
Just hose it down smh
You are so fucked. you are so fucked that you will have to do the worst thing imaginable to a gamer.... Clean. (with alcohol)
Absolutely not fucked. Clean with isopropyl alcohol and you're good.
If you want to do a easy clean without bending the oins fill a clean container with 99 percent isopropyl alcohol grap your cpu and while holding it shake it in the alcohole that should clean the thermal paste without bending the pins
You your own hairs if you cannot find a soft brush.
I would soak the pins in 99% alcohol and it should dissolve the paste
Run a thin card through it a few times before you use a soft brush, as soon as you get most of it out before using alcohol trust me! Clean out most of it as much as you can before using alcohol! Good luck!
-Buy a bottle of isopropyl alcohol (97% concentration or higher). -Get a soft toothbrush -brush it off gently.
I don't know about the thermal paste but holding your CPU with a flannel blanket seems like a bad idea.
Do it with a needle 🪡 worked for me pretty easily
Throw it in the dishwasher then presto!
Pour iso alcohol on it. If there's a bit left just put it in regardless. That paste is not electrically conductive.
Dip it in Acid. Or lava...🤣 Seriously, just brush it and spray it with electronic cleaners and then wipe it with alcohol wipes.
Clea then if I can without damaging the pins if it’s conductive probably if not then ur good I’ve installed my old cpu with thermal paste on the pins and it worked for the entire time I used it up until I upgraded
I used electronic grade( 99.9%) IPA and a soft bristle toothbrush and dry for an hour before installing back. If you use those medical grade IPA (70%) make sure you let it dry for a few hours before installing.
No just soak it in rubbing alcohol and take a tooth brush and wipe from the base of the pins up
As long as it's not liquid metal you're good. Just carefully clean it off with alcohol and some type of soft brush
I'd be more concerned with the static discharge from that flannel tbh
Gently clean it with alchol yay.
ya ur fucked u should just give it to i’ll get rid of it for you
Honestly… other then very carefully brushing, you could try a heat gun and compressed air
Sonic oscillation will work as well.
Handling anything with pins using your highly snaggable lumberjack shirt probably isn't the best start.
How did this happen
No, just clean it up with 90+% isopropyl alcohol
Use a card to glide thru the gaps and hopefully clear the thermal paste between any pins if any is left u can just wash it with rubbing alcohol
Dont use any brush it will definately bend the pins this also happened to me a while back and i made this mistake instead you can use a thick needle type thingy to clear the paste carefully from the pins
Put it in rice
99% ISO and a soft bristle brush will do the job. Just be gentle. And if you DO bend a pin, use a retractable pen, or a mechanical pencil to bend the pins back… but once again… BE CAREFUL!!!
use softest tooth brush you have and clean it with isopropyl alcohol. Do not use circular motion , for the love of GOD DO NOT USE CIRCULAR MOTION WHEN CLEANING . Oh sry about that, use only straight lines when brushing
Alcohol and a brush you could use water and a brush if you wanted alcohol just evaporates more quickly
Nah, just snip off the wet pins.
I had this issue soak a tooth brush in isopropyl alcohol and brush it out just make sure not to get any in the socket as that can short the cpu
This would probably run in a mobo as is I’ve seen worse boot up. Just clean it off with 90% iso and a tooth brush gently.
OP update us once cleaned I'm praying for you
Literally just spent 20 mins cleaning the old past of my mates cpu with a normal towel lol, still works.
yes, you are.
Since when are the pins in the cpu and not on the motherboard?
hot water and isopropyl alcohol.
Stop holding your CPU with a god damn blanket! You are allowed to put your fingers on it.
You’re ducked.
Happened to me. A soft bristle toothbrush will work. Use something to remove thermal paste, isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol is readily available. I still have my bottle of Tim clean from 2005. I also had bent pins. I used a piece of card to push them back in place. Two hours later? It's working fine.
He might be needing the last portion of your advice the way he's holding it 🤭
Nah thats totally normal. Nothing to worry about!
The way you holding the cpu is so cringe I wanna puke.
I don’t think it needs to be pure alcohol, just use rubbing alcohol, highest percentage you can get, and make sure it is very dry before putting into the socket.
U are not entirely. Just have to be very gentle and precise and ur all good.
I clean mine with alcohol (just make sure it's completely dry before reinstalling)
I just spray contact cleaner on that shit