Ondensation control measures – Swiftech H20 120 T User Manual
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Condensation control measures
The following instructions are crucial to long lasting & reliable operations. Do not skip these steps, and do not take shortcuts. Permanent
damage to your components is likely to occur otherwise.
a. Motherboard preparation
Conformal coating application: This step will positively ensure that any micro condensation occurring on small surface mount
components will not corrode or short-circuit the motherboard. Procure a spray can of silicone conformal coating. We use M.G. chemicals
Acrylic Conformal Coating, part # 419B-340g. The product can be purchased at our online store here
- Equivalent products can also be used, but sprays are recommended for their
ease of use.
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Spray the back of the motherboard, concentrating on the
area immediately behind the CPU. Also spray all the way
down, in a vertical path directly under the CPU area. Allow
time to dry, per manufacturer specs.
Use masking tape to protect the CPU socket, and any connector sockets
in the immediate vicinity of the processor. A double layer of tape is
recommended for all sockets, as the spray may soak a single layer of
tape and contaminate the contacts.
Spray the area immediately surrounding the socket. It is not
recommended to spray further than the area circled in the above picture.
Allow the coating to be “dry to the touch” (20 minutes approximately), and
remove the masking tape. Then let the board dry completely per
manufacturer specs.
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Dielectric grease application: This step will ensure that condensation does not form inside of the CPU
socket.
Procure a tube of dielectric grease. We use Luberex grease, available on our web site here:
Rouchon Industries, Inc., dbA Swiftech™ – 1703 E. 28
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St, signal Hill, CA 90755, USA – T (562) 595-8009 – F (562) 595-8769 – All
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