Attached firmly to the CPU cooler as if it was welded in place
Attached firmly to the CPU cooler as if it was welded in place
i feel too nervous about pushing too hard because of the pins. i exercise often and rarely use full strength, so i worry about applying too much pressure. usually i just take the cooler off, check if the cpu is stuck, and slide it out. then i gently move my finger to the opposite side where you're pushing, to avoid dropping it.
important note: it usually sticks for the first few seconds after removal. once it comes loose but still on the cooler, treat it like a water slide—start with just water and soap, and only add more when needed. make sure your fingers are snug but not too tight.
That’s when I apply the advice in a claw-like stance, similar to how the slot machines grab items
Understand the distinction between thermal paste and JB Weld. They are different. Secure the CPU gently within a vise, place the cooler directly on the clamps, and slightly tighten the vise to hold the CPU firmly. Then apply strong pressure to detach the cooler from the CPU.
Yeah, that's how I bent a few of the pins. Got them back, but still worried if that completely fucked the CPU. Well, thanks everyone for the replies! I really appreciate it. I was trying to deal with this for 2 days. And finally got it unstuck with the screwdriver. Hopefully it still works. This definitely was a huge learning experience and hopefully going forward I have learned from my mistakes.
The material from the cooler has the same qualities as JB Weld after several heating cycles. I don’t use it; I just wipe it down with acetone and prefer a high-quality TIM instead.
You might use an old credit card to help align the pins, ensuring they are straight before trying to insert them into the socket. If resistance appears on one side, stop and verify the pin placement carefully. To secure the card, gently slide it between the pins, being mindful that this can shift a pin toward the direction you were using the card. A second swipe in the opposite direction can correct any misalignment.
I received my AMD cooler from a 3600 unit still in its packaging, so I'm not sure about it. Fun fact: I once dropped a PC with a powerful CPU cooler, and it wouldn't even boot. After checking more closely, the cooler had shifted slightly and even pulled the CPU out of its socket due to some kind of damage. To you, OP: if my first advice doesn't help, it's probably stuck forever. My alternative gives you a solid hold on the CPU's toughest surface while keeping plenty of contact. If this method could harm anything, it might strip the IHS and remove the chip, which seems unlikely.