Removing Conformal Coating Safely

Yogi · 10-21-2004, 12:20 PM

Hi there, I have just sold my 9800xt + tec to a fellow and he's wishing to remove all the insulation / conformal coating to install his own cooler. We are hoping to get some pointers for those who have done this before, how to remove it safely. I'm worried that a resistor or other surface-mount component will be damaged if not done properly.

Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks. Here's a picture of the conformal on the back, a good amount was used. As for the front ofthe card it spreads basicly from the core out up to the edge of the ram.

killernoodle · 10-21-2004, 01:14 PM

Is the stuff flexible at all? If so, just peel it up. Dont use any metal or plastic tools to scrape it. I dont know what else to tell you..

10-21-2004, 12:20 PM	#1
Yogi Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 26	Removing Conformal Coating Safely Hi there, I have just sold my 9800xt + tec to a fellow and he's wishing to remove all the insulation / conformal coating to install his own cooler. We are hoping to get some pointers for those who have done this before, how to remove it safely. I'm worried that a resistor or other surface-mount component will be damaged if not done properly. Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks. Here's a picture of the conformal on the back, a good amount was used. As for the front ofthe card it spreads basicly from the core out up to the edge of the ram.

10-21-2004, 01:14 PM	#2
killernoodle Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,014	Is the stuff flexible at all? If so, just peel it up. Dont use any metal or plastic tools to scrape it. I dont know what else to tell you.. __________________ I have a nice computer.

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