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 Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 12:04 am Post subject: removing AMD socket A heatsink problem |
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I am looking to re-apply the thermal compound between an old athlon XP
2600+ cpu and the stock heatsink on an old socket A asus A7N8X-VM
mobo, to reduce the cpu temperature. Taking off the heatsink on a
socket 939 was easy but I am not sure how to take off this socket A
heatsink. Any help would be appreciated.
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Guy
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 1:57 am Post subject: Re: removing AMD socket A heatsink problem |
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From your description, you are unable to remove the CPU and heatsink from the motherboard.
There should be three slots on one side of the heatsink retaining clip. They interact with three plastic notches on the CPU mount. This device presses the heatsink against the CPU.
To remove the heatsink and CPU:
1. Follow all safety procedures to prevent electric shock and electrostatic discharge.
2. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, depress the heatsink retaining clip until the three slots disengage from the CPU mount. You will probably have to help the slots disengage. Warning: be careful not to hit the motherboard or the capacitors with your hands or the screwdriver.
3. Once you have the heatsink retaining clip removed you can remove the heatsink. If it is stuck and you are unable to remove it, remove it with the CPU. The CPU is in a ZIF socket, so just lift the lever and pick up the assembly.
Take great care to not bend the CPU pins.
Check your motherboard's documentation to verify the layout before you start
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larry moe 'n curly
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:25 am Post subject: Re: removing AMD socket A heatsink problem |
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notation101@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
| Quote: | I am looking to re-apply the thermal compound between an old athlon XP
2600+ cpu and the stock heatsink on an old socket A asus A7N8X-VM
mobo, to reduce the cpu temperature.
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A screwdriver blade of the right width and taper helps a lot to
prevent slipping and give good leverage. If the taper is too narrow
the screwdriver will hit the heatsink before the clip is completely
free of the plastic cleats.
I like to protect the copper traces on the mobo from being gouged by
placing a thin layer of tough material between the bottom of the clip
and the mobo. Shim copper, brass, or aluminum or plastic from a
bleach or soda bottle will do. |
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PeterC
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| Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2007 12:18 pm Post subject: Re: removing AMD socket A heatsink problem |
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On 21 Apr 2007 15:25:10 -0700, notation101@yahoo.co.uk wrote:
| Quote: | I am looking to re-apply the thermal compound between an old athlon XP
2600+ cpu and the stock heatsink on an old socket A asus A7N8X-VM
mobo, to reduce the cpu temperature. Taking off the heatsink on a
socket 939 was easy but I am not sure how to take off this socket A
heatsink. Any help would be appreciated.
I've just done mine (used Zalman ZM-STG1 and lowered the temp. by 3°C). |
On 1 side there's a plastic clip (green on mine). I put a screwdriver that
fitted well in to the outer slot then pressed down and then levered the
clip outwards a little until the metal clips just cleared the tabs on the
socket.
When replacing the h/s, make sure that it's not resting on the raised bit
underneath.
hth,
Peter.
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Peter.
If you can do it today, you didn't put off enough yesterday. |
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