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When dealing with a CPU you need to be extremely careful. They are so delicate that 1 broken or bent pin can really make the CPU not function. This makes removal a very interesting and nail biting task. Depending on the Socket, it is a nightmare sometimes trying to remove the Heatsink & Fan to get to the CPU. If there is a Thermal Pad in between them, if it's been there a long time it is normally like glue and if you pull up the HS & FAN your going to take the CPU with it. Which is always not a good thing. There is a lot of potential for disaster here.
What i'd like for everyone to do is post some really solid techniques for this situation. HS & FAN Removal without pulling the CPU out of it's slot.
The only technique I've found to work, 50% of the time is Running the PC for a good 20 minutes, getting it nice an hot, loosing up the thermal compound "somewhat" then when removing the HS & FAN using a gentle twisting motion (right or left) usually works pretty well. But, sometimes it doesn't work at all. hence the other 50% of the time.
What are your tips and techniques?
What i'd like for everyone to do is post some really solid techniques for this situation. HS & FAN Removal without pulling the CPU out of it's slot.
The only technique I've found to work, 50% of the time is Running the PC for a good 20 minutes, getting it nice an hot, loosing up the thermal compound "somewhat" then when removing the HS & FAN using a gentle twisting motion (right or left) usually works pretty well. But, sometimes it doesn't work at all. hence the other 50% of the time.
What are your tips and techniques?