How do I remove my CPU?

[Josh7289]

I'm RMA'ing my motherboard, and I already made a thread about thermal paste for when I put my CPU back in, but now since this is another question for the same RMA'ing process, I made a new thread.

Basically, I want to know how to remove my Socket 939 A64 3000+ Venice core with retail HSF from my motherboard. I mean, I have no idea what to do to get the heatsink off or anything. I've already got the motherboard out of the case and all, but the only thing left attached to it is the CPU, so can anyone help me out here?

EDIT: Thanks in advance.

 

[lenjack]

Go here:

http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Pro...ation/0,,30_118_8796_8819^6678,00.html

 

[Josh7289]

Nevermind. I figured it out.

And I already saw those videos (after I created this thread), and they show a different lever thing on the HSF than mine, but I figured it out anyway.

Thanks, though!

 

[coolpurplefan]

Well, they usually say twist it to make sure the processor doesn't stick to the heatsink. But, everything depends on how your mobo etc is made. I have a Zalman 7000 cooler so I can twist mine if you know what I mean.