removing STOCK p4 hsf

[Corporate Thug]

ok, so the black pad on the bottom of the HSF kkinda helted and is now "stuck" onto the heatspreader. i dont want to want it cuz i know it can mess up the mobo and chip. any other way to get it off?

 

[RalfHutter]

1) Run the system and get it pretty hot or use a blow dryer on it (with the computer OFF) to get it warm.

2) Release the clamp levers and twist the HSF CW and CCW a few times to break the bond of the black tape as best as possible.

3) Cross your fingers and lift it up, hope it separates from the CPU.

 

[Corporate Thug]

thanx, bump for more ideas

 

[azntiger0586]

Let the comp get warm, longer the better but no more then 2 hours max (no difference if beyond 2 hrs)

turn off the comp, release clamps, twist left and right just a little bit, keep twisting it but at the same time SLOWLY increase the degrees of twisting. and if it twist and slides a little bit about of place, its good! if not, keep twisting it'll come out sooner or later.

 

[Corporate Thug]

got it, thanx