What is the trick to removing Heatsinks?

[Doggiedog]

I'm trying to remove my Athlon HSF from the MB but I feel like I am crushing the chip. What is the trick to removing it? I'm using a flat headed screwdriver and pushing down and away on the clip but it seems pretty tight. Any more pressure and I feel like I'll crush the chip.

 

[Need4Speed]

thats how i do it...no trick. just works, but it is tight. just take your time.

 

[amcdonald]

you're really gonna be suprised how much force you have to use to get it back on

 

[Greth]

I think I remember reading somewhere that it can take 12-24 lbs of force to put on the clips.

Greth

 

[PraetorianGuards]

Yeah DoggieDog, I always feel apprehensive when trying to remove the hs. Just apply enough to pop it off, but that's easier said than done hehe. I wouldn't worry about crushing the chip.

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: PraetorianGuards
Yeah DoggieDog, I always feel apprehensive when trying to remove the hs. Just apply enough to pop it off, but that's easier said than done hehe. I wouldn't worry about crushing the chip.

I'm worried because I have cracked one before. Chipped the corner of the cpu and ruined it. I am ultra apprehensive about it that's why I bought a pre-assembled MB/CPU combo last time around.

 

[godmare]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog

Originally posted by: PraetorianGuards
Yeah DoggieDog, I always feel apprehensive when trying to remove the hs. Just apply enough to pop it off, but that's easier said than done hehe. I wouldn't worry about crushing the chip.

I'm worried because I have cracked one before. Chipped the corner of the cpu and ruined it. I am ultra apprehensive about it that's why I bought a pre-assembled MB/CPU combo last time around.

Okay, well don't do whatever cracked it again
Maybe you should consider investing in a screwdriverless heatsink, or one that utilizes the four mounting holes in the board around the socket.