need help

[DaiShan]

sorry about posting here guys, but I need this like right now... What do you guys do to get the retail heatsink off of a socket a processor? I normally deal with 3rd party heatsinks, and this one is really tough, anyone have some cool tricks? (I need to get this cpu out of this board and into a new one for a customer like now) Thanks.

 

[Adul]

i use a screw driver. I also take the mb out of the cse and place it ona flat surface.

 

[StageLeft]

If you freeze it overnight you should be able to snap it off easily with a hammer.

 

[minendo]

Use a flat head screwdriver to push down and pull out. There should be a little section on the end of the clip for a flat head to fit in.

 

[Beau]

<< Use a flat head screwdriver to push down and pull out. There should be a little section on the end of the clip for a flat head to fit in. >>



Be careful not to let it slip out though. If you slip and scratch the MB you could cut a wire and kill the board.

 

[dakata24]

just be careful. you dont want to jam the screwdriver into the mobo... that would be bad..

 

[iamwiz82]

getting socket A heat sinks on and off suck.

 

[yakko]

Two words. Oxy Acetylene.