Practical PIII heatsink removal ~ S.O.S.!?

Question

There has to be an easier way to remove those heavy-duty retainer clips that hold the heatsink to the CPUs (socket 370). I've successfully removed a couple, but last night I 'fatally' nicked a CPU with a metal chopstick while the heatsink went airborne across the desk.

Answer 1

if you carefully push down towards the board then out you should be able to ease the clip off the heatsink. i newer board and processor you will find a re a little easier to remove. i use a small flat head screw driver to assist