AS5 pulled cpu from socket on my XP90...becareful..run Prime 95 for at least 1 hr

[nealh]

Ok..I had heard of this issue so I was prepared...few days back ran Prime95 with another cpu for hr or so...anyway..I unscrewed the retention bracket...instead of trying to unhitch the clips on my XP90...no problem at all..cpu stayed in socket

So yesterday...I decided to remove my other winny..going to my wife..it has been in same mobo for 1 year with same AS5 application and XP90...so I ram prime 95 for 21min...temps were steady 48c...I guess I was too anxious

anyway..I did same thing ...I unscrewed the retention bracket screws..I did not get a pop like the first time...I pulled gently on the XP90 and the cpu came out of the socket:Q..lever still in place locked and the cpu cemented to XP90...I freaked:|

got the cpu off by twisting...looked at it...no bent pins that I can see...looks like it popped straight up....At least I hope so..later this week I will be installing on a ASrock mobo

Word of caution..I would make sure to run Prime95 for at least or more....I still like the idea of unscrewing the retention bracket slowly alternating sides...esp on DFI SLI DR..2 CAPs nearby that can be easily damaged..

I can only hope the cpu is ok....man was I freaked

 

[Jen]

is good advice for anyone removing a cpu

another idea is hair dryer useing only to warm it up , this way it will release easier

 

[sangyup81]

it happens to me all the time

no harm so far

 

[nealh]

I do not think Jen a hair=dryer would have created enough heat to loosen the AS5

 

[kruull]

Hmmm thats interesting - didnt have the problem removing my heatsink - did that 3 times
+ the computer was off for an 1 hour when i removed it the last time...
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But i had similar problems with my 478 Pentium....
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Thanx for advice though nealth - next ill make sure to run prime....

 

[MrPickins]

Lots of hairdryers run in the 1000w range, compare that to ~100 watts for an amd X2. It might take awhile, but I have no doubts it'll heat that hsf enough.

Edit: I just looked at my wife's hairdryer. 1850w :Q

 

[Puffnstuff]

I don't know how mucy as5 you had on it but you're only supposed to put enough to equal a grain of rice and that's pretty small. I've followed their directions and haven't had any problems removing hsf's.

 

[nealh]

AS5 according to there website recommends 3/4 BB size...That application was my first...and there may have been a small amount to much..but if you looked at my HS and cpu..the AS only covered a small round area...problem was it was not heated enough and was not pliable..this stuff is like concrete when not heated

FYI..my temps were always very good and I live in FL...

As for a hairdryer...I guess I was wrong but who wants to sit there using a hairdryer...morever it may overheat with the extended use...but if iti works great

I am just warning people give AS5 a little time to become warmed and pliable..I will never wait less than one hr....

 

[CP5670]

I hold down the edges of the processor with one hand when unscrewing the bracket and haven't had any such problems. Although I use ceramique anyway, so this might be unnecessary.

 

[SergeC]

a gentle twist of the HS once it's unclipped - just a couple degrees back and forth - will break the seal and then it can be removed without lifting the CPU out of the socket.

 

[Mucker]

In my experience, the vacuum effect it much more a danger than the cement effect. If I know I am going to remove my xp-90. I run the machine hard for about 5 minutes, immediately shut down, undo all 4 clips, and keep twisting until the vacuum seal is broken. I've only pulled one cpu (intel, luckily zero bent pins or damage) out of a clamped socket and don't plan to ever do that again. AS5 is actually very easy to work with when warmed up a bit....