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[title] Remove the old liquid metal
[* icon_caution] Wear gloves to protect your skin from the liquid metal.
[* black] If you have a disposable [product|IF145-116|syringe|new_window=true], you can use it to [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/niP1LhfAe6UB13JN.full|suck up|new_window=true] any large pools of liquid metal. Don't use the syringe containing your new liquid metal.
[* black] Apply a few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to a cotton swab and carefully clean up all the liquid metal from the heatsink.
- [* icon_note] Removing the liquid metal can be tricky—it spreads and smears easily. Take your time and apply more alcohol as necessary.
+ [* icon_note] Removing the liquid metal can be tricky—it spreads and smears easily. Switch to a new cotton swab and apply more alcohol as necessary.
[* black] Use the same cleaning process to thoroughly clean up ''all'' the liquid metal residue.
[* icon_note] The surface needs to be totally clean for the new liquid metal to work properly.
-[* black] Allow time for the surface to completely dry.
+[* black] Let the surface dry completely.