Liquid Metal vs thermal paste

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If you accidentally spill liquid metal, it not only likely causes shorts on your board, it also mixes with the solder and makes it brittle over time. It also corrodes aluminum if it comes into contact with it (the framework case for example).

Generally wouldn’t recommend it. Normal thermal compound is fine, easily removable and nonconducting.

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