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Kensas
Junior Member

04-21-2016, 03:27 PM

Attempted to take out the cooler but the CPU refused to stay put. I found advice on other forums about using floss to cut through the casing, but so far I have only managed ten broken pieces and no proof of success. Need assistance?

Kensas

04-21-2016, 03:27 PM #1

EliteCrafter02
Junior Member

04-22-2016, 05:19 PM

Run a test to warm the paste. Adjust the cooler, twist it, and move it sideways rather than lifting it up.

EliteCrafter02

04-22-2016, 05:19 PM #2

Run a test to warm the paste. Adjust the cooler, twist it, and move it sideways rather than lifting it up.

lollyjama
Junior Member

04-23-2016, 12:40 PM

Do you have a more robust thread option? For example, wool? If not, I’d suggest using a card (like credit card material) between the CPU and cooler. Hold the CPU firmly and just use the card to push against the cooler, avoiding pulling up.

lollyjama

04-23-2016, 12:40 PM #3

dat__b0i
Member

05-01-2016, 04:05 AM

I’m not sure how to restore the lining or lower the retention arm. Would a hair dryer help?

dat__b0i

05-01-2016, 04:05 AM #4

I’m not sure how to restore the lining or lower the retention arm. Would a hair dryer help?

Cadariou
Posting Freak

835

05-01-2016, 10:33 AM

The paste is probably quite old. You might be able to gently scrape it off using a knife on the top of the CPU.

Cadariou

05-01-2016, 10:33 AM #5

The paste is probably quite old. You might be able to gently scrape it off using a knife on the top of the CPU.

melio01
Member

05-02-2016, 10:33 AM

Attempting it again, thank you.

melio01

05-02-2016, 10:33 AM #6

Attempting it again, thank you.

Taddeljoy
Member

149

05-03-2016, 04:58 AM

It might be possible, but I can't recall how I got the CPU from my cooler. It seems like I might have just pulled it out, then dropped it accidentally. I had to bend five pins to fix it.

Taddeljoy

05-03-2016, 04:58 AM #7

It might be possible, but I can't recall how I got the CPU from my cooler. It seems like I might have just pulled it out, then dropped it accidentally. I had to bend five pins to fix it.

Octopuce
Member

05-08-2016, 08:42 AM

Initial enhancement of my setup, it's a Ryzen 1600 stock paste.

Octopuce

05-08-2016, 08:42 AM #8

Initial enhancement of my setup, it's a Ryzen 1600 stock paste.

mccoop03
Posting Freak

910

05-08-2016, 09:32 PM

Gently guide the butter knife without pushing it in; give your best effort to move forward.

mccoop03

05-08-2016, 09:32 PM #9

Gently guide the butter knife without pushing it in; give your best effort to move forward.

luck12300
Member

05-09-2016, 08:56 AM

#10

Thanks for your assistance! I used heat and various prying tools, placing a flathead between a solid part of the heat sink and the CPU or corner. I applied very little pressure, and it came off easily. My finger got a burn from the heat of the fins, but everything was fine.

luck12300

05-09-2016, 08:56 AM #10

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