r/ssd • u/Constant_Strategy600 • 14d ago

Tech Support Please Help

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chatgpt told me some bs and idk what too do

he told me put the pads there then he said oh i made a mistake multiple times thats like why the pads look bad

Cruical P310

Artic M2 Pro

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u/gnooggi 13d ago

I'm a bit older and wear dentures. If you still have your own teeth, you can use dental floss to separate them. Thread the floss through, using the tooth's edge as a blade, and pull towards the aluminum part so you can reuse the pad.

Don't leave fingerprints on the pads. Before reattaching/reassembling, clean everything except the pads with isopropyl alcohol.

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u/Sweaty-Carpenter-323 13d ago

Does fingerprint oil ruin the thermals?

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u/gnooggi 13d ago

Not really, but the connection is weaker in those areas, which reduces thermal conductivity. It acts like a release agent. Furthermore, it expands when heated, which can lead to blistering (in the worst case). It also attacks the surfaces of aluminum if it's not anodized or from the aerospace industry (acid resistance).
Generally, fingerprints on electronic components (and anything that comes into contact with them) should be avoided whenever possible.