CPU remains connected to the AIO unit.

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop CPU remains connected to the AIO unit.

Greenepic08
Junior Member

09-05-2019, 12:23 AM

I've never encountered this situation before. I was replacing my AIO to switch to a Ryzen 5 3600. My AIO had my CPU stuck in place, and it came out easily when the locking arm was lowered. What should I do?

Greenepic08

09-05-2019, 12:23 AM #1

IDRAKATH
Junior Member

09-05-2019, 01:41 AM

Typical issue. For the next attempt, move the cooler side to side to loosen the paste.

IDRAKATH

09-05-2019, 01:41 AM #2

Typical issue. For the next attempt, move the cooler side to side to loosen the paste.

Isvios97
Member

217

09-05-2019, 02:41 AM

If it doesn’t come out easily, try turning it gently or apply dental floss (though the first approach usually works). Checks the pins on the CPU—make sure you didn’t damage them.

Isvios97

09-05-2019, 02:41 AM #3

If it doesn’t come out easily, try turning it gently or apply dental floss (though the first approach usually works). Checks the pins on the CPU—make sure you didn’t damage them.

Banarnar
Member

109

09-05-2019, 08:01 PM

Apply a light spray of rubbing alcohol along the edges to help the thermal paste release.

Banarnar

09-05-2019, 08:01 PM #4

Apply a light spray of rubbing alcohol along the edges to help the thermal paste release.