Abit chipset fan install

[snidy1]

I got the new ABIT Northbridge Chipset Fan for IC7-G, it's probably fool proof, but just in case, are there any tips for removing the old one and installing the new one? It didn't come with any instructions.

 

[Nebor]

I recently put on a zalman passive heatsink to replace my SCREACHING 5600rpm NB fan.

THe hardest part is getting the old one off.... Run your machine hard through some gaming or something to get it as hot as it's gonna get.... Then quickly knock it on it's side, unplug the NB fan, and pull the clips through the little hoops (this part is kinda hard, CPU cooler gets in the way.) Then have your acetone free nail polish ready, because Abit chose to put gum on the northbridge for some reason. I scrubbed and soaked mine for about 15 minutes, after an embarrassing trip to walgreens "You want nailpolish remover?"

Anyways, then clean off the nail polish remover w/ some rubbing alchohol, apply your thermal paste\cream\substance of choice, and slap on that new hsf. I decided not to go w/ the Abit replacement, since so many people had problems with it leaving the clips, and smashing their $400 video cards.

I epoxied my Zalman onto the northbridge. Plus it's silent! And it only cost $5! It doesn't even get warm.

If you want a lot more to read, head over to the abit socket 478 forums

 

[Spicedaddy]

I switched mine for a Zalman NB47J this morning. It's easy to take off, but the thermal pad is a PITA...


I cut 3 pins on each corner of the Zalman, and used the round metal clip that was already there. Looks good, and cools well.

 

[Nebor]

I didn't realize you could use the clips to mount the zalman? I didn't really look at them too carefully. All the guys on the abit forum just epoxied theirs on.

 

[snidy1]

Is it ok to use arctic silver? If so, do I cover the entire chip? Do I use the same thin layer as on the CPU?

 

[Blain]

My BH7 chipset HS was very easy to get off...
The MB retaining clip cut loose and the whole thing popped off!

I'm just glad it didn't kill my AGP card when it landed on it.

 

[Spicedaddy]

Originally posted by: Nebor
I didn't realize you could use the clips to mount the zalman? I didn't really look at them too carefully. All the guys on the abit forum just epoxied theirs on.

here's the thread about it:

http://forum.abit-usa.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10310