Plll Heatsink/ Fan removal

[annick]

Greetings. I have a PIII SECC2(Slot1). I would like to replace the heatsink/fan combo.I popped the fan off easily but have not been able to determine how to remove the heatsink without breaking the housing's retaining pins. Does anyone know a simple way to accomplish this or is violence my only option? Thanks in advance.

 

[Phiton]

I saw a good method a few days ago on another site. Will post the link if I run across it. It has pics.
I just had the opportunity to try this on a p3800. Remove the fan from the processor case. Lay a case screw on a smooth wooden surface, screw head down. Line up one of the pins on the back of the case to the case screw and press down firmly on the fan side of the processor case. Be careful, the screw will probably want to lean over on your first try. When the screw is aligned properly it only takes moderate pressure (maybe twenty pounds)for the pin to pop out. The pins will (hopefully) be undamaged and the retail fan & h/s can be reused if needed.
BTW, don't do this on mom's or wifey's kitchen table. The screw head will leave marks! My processor came through undamaged, your's may not. Try this at your own risk.
HTH
Phil

 

[Phiton]

Found the link. Instructions at the bottom of the Alpha p3 cooler page.


http://www.3dfxcool.com/