What's the "protective label" for on HDT-S1283 ?

[Supergrover]

Originally Posted by jdrom17

The one I see around here is called Goo Gone. Works well on removing sticky residue but I haven't used it on heatsinks.

I love that stuff works awesome for getting sap of you.

For heatsinks I use 99% and coffee filters. Coffee filter work better than lintfree cloths IMO for the simple fact of being disposable.

[BT!]

you could try putting it in the freezer for a few minutes, it'll make the adhesive less tacky and might just come right off. i havn't tried this with a heatsink but i have done this before with something, but i cant recall what it was, it was a long time ago, lol.

[3 of 7]

WD40 is your bestest friend for removing sticky goop. Just be sure to follow up with iso alcohol after to remove residue.

[foxman]

About 99.9% isopropyl alcohol, where are you guys getting it ? Is there any drug store/local computer store selling this or you mostly have to order it online ?

Since I don't have some at hand, I'm using plain old isopropyl rubbing alcohol (70%)...

[3 of 7]

I get mine at the local Superstore drug dept.

[gingerbee]

drug store's you'll have to shop around. they don't have it every where

[sswilson]

My last batch of iso came from wallymart. Depending on the location, some stores keep it behind the pharmacy counter.

[JD]

Originally Posted by BT!

you could try putting it in the freezer for a few minutes, it'll make the adhesive less tacky and might just come right off. i havn't tried this with a heatsink but i have done this before with something, but i cant recall what it was, it was a long time ago, lol.

I did that with my Maximus Formula to get off the stock heatpipe setup

And 99% isopropyl alcohol seems to be a rarity around Toronto at least. Luckily I have a really old bottle from ages ago that's done me fine for now. I've only look on shelves though, never asked.