replacing old HSF

Cerb

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Aug 26, 2000
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The HSF on my old GF2 GLADIAC sounds terrible (and is causing lock-ups), and it'd be near nothing to replace the fan. My friend who was using it is planning on just getting a Ti 4200. But that leaves me with my old card in perfect working order except the fan.
Since it's been a few years since I've messed w/ a video card that didn't have pushpins and grease, what's the best way to remove the current (adhesive thermal goop) HS and get the stuff off afterward for a new HS?