What if i have a hard time removing the heatsink from my cpu?

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What if i have a hard time removing the heatsink from my cpu?

What should i do if the heatsink is hard to separate from the processor?

2007-11-14 19:18:51 · 1 answers · asked by Jack O 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops

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Try running the processor with load for 30 minutes to heat it up. This would soften the thermal pad. Power OFF then disengage the heatsink clip or retainer. Gently rotate/rock the heatsink until it detaches from processor.

2007-11-14 21:27:03 · answer #1 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋