I picked up some Deoxit D5S Red (may get Gold too) and some tiny brushes for cleaning the sockets, wondering if Qtips are enough or if I need sandpaper/?
There are mixed opinions on deoxit, some people say the residue it leaves in the sockets turns to disgusting goop at high temps. I stick to 99% isopropyl alcohol. Qtips and isopropyl are good for pins, but sandpaper is too harsh. For tough residue use 0000 wire wool around a qtip. Make sure you carefully remove all wire wool strands afterwards or you can cause a short.
I use my wife's portable nail file drill. It's like a low speed small dremel, easy to use and get at the back of the pins, wipe with WD circuit cleaner after.
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