F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop CPU remains attached to the cooler unit.

CPU remains attached to the cooler unit.

CPU remains attached to the cooler unit.

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ItsJeGirlRomy
Member
200
02-14-2020, 03:41 PM
#1
Hi, I see you're having trouble with your AMD CPU. You've tried many solutions—using dental floss, alcohol, a hairdryer, even a skrew driver and razor blade—but nothing seems to work. It feels like the CPU is stuck and firmly attached. You've been trying for two days and several hours now, and I'm really hoping someone can offer some guidance. Thanks!
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ItsJeGirlRomy
02-14-2020, 03:41 PM #1

Hi, I see you're having trouble with your AMD CPU. You've tried many solutions—using dental floss, alcohol, a hairdryer, even a skrew driver and razor blade—but nothing seems to work. It feels like the CPU is stuck and firmly attached. You've been trying for two days and several hours now, and I'm really hoping someone can offer some guidance. Thanks!

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iDon09
Member
69
02-14-2020, 07:42 PM
#2
If it’s soft enough, attempt to slide it away; if not, use a tool and gently try to remove it. If it flies off the pins, they’re probably bent.
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iDon09
02-14-2020, 07:42 PM #2

If it’s soft enough, attempt to slide it away; if not, use a tool and gently try to remove it. If it flies off the pins, they’re probably bent.

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02-15-2020, 04:57 PM
#3
It happened recently to me when I accidentally removed my two-day-old CPU from its socket by loosening the cooler. I heard an unusual sound, probably due to the substrate being compressed improperly. Fortunately, no pins were bent. I tried the slide/twist method, assuming it was already out. If not, insert a butter knife between the IHS and coldplate and apply strong pressure. Good luck!
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Oreos_In_Cream
02-15-2020, 04:57 PM #3

It happened recently to me when I accidentally removed my two-day-old CPU from its socket by loosening the cooler. I heard an unusual sound, probably due to the substrate being compressed improperly. Fortunately, no pins were bent. I tried the slide/twist method, assuming it was already out. If not, insert a butter knife between the IHS and coldplate and apply strong pressure. Good luck!

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HoofdPiet123
Member
51
02-15-2020, 06:16 PM
#4
I've attempted to move and shift, but it won't respond.
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HoofdPiet123
02-15-2020, 06:16 PM #4

I've attempted to move and shift, but it won't respond.

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Lust_Hash
Junior Member
9
02-15-2020, 09:23 PM
#5
I thought I had tried everything, but nothing worked. I kept trying for a long time. When I attempted to remove the cooler, the CPU became stuck to it.
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Lust_Hash
02-15-2020, 09:23 PM #5

I thought I had tried everything, but nothing worked. I kept trying for a long time. When I attempted to remove the cooler, the CPU became stuck to it.

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sacapatates
Posting Freak
843
02-21-2020, 08:46 PM
#6
This was the most effective technique I attempted; I’ve seen many tutorials, but I’m still facing issues!
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sacapatates
02-21-2020, 08:46 PM #6

This was the most effective technique I attempted; I’ve seen many tutorials, but I’m still facing issues!

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memee56200
Member
212
02-21-2020, 10:23 PM
#7
I don’t have space except in the green section, yet I worry about breaking it.
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memee56200
02-21-2020, 10:23 PM #7

I don’t have space except in the green section, yet I worry about breaking it.

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pepper52
Member
66
02-21-2020, 11:32 PM
#8
Great news! Thanks a lot! It really helped. I was confused at first, but it actually worked perfectly. Appreciate the help!
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pepper52
02-21-2020, 11:32 PM #8

Great news! Thanks a lot! It really helped. I was confused at first, but it actually worked perfectly. Appreciate the help!

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DanielEmpire
Posting Freak
781
02-22-2020, 12:14 AM
#9
Seems like it! Smart trick! Didn't see that one anywhere. Im so glad for the help mate! Again thank you Omg it worked! Thank you so much! What a relief! When i did it like that it loosend up like nothing.. I dont understand but it worked! So thank you very much
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DanielEmpire
02-22-2020, 12:14 AM #9

Seems like it! Smart trick! Didn't see that one anywhere. Im so glad for the help mate! Again thank you Omg it worked! Thank you so much! What a relief! When i did it like that it loosend up like nothing.. I dont understand but it worked! So thank you very much