Is this saveable

Dave85 · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:29

Heat sink arrived cracked to hell and ocuk have brilliantly arranged a replacement to be sent out for Monday without the need to send this back as its not cost effective. Before I lob it in the bin just wondering if this could be saved so if it happens in future I can try fix them. Im thinking that it would be very difficult to rebend it.

xTommy92 · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:45

Not sure about the Heatsink myself but maybe some one else has an idea. If it was me though I would definitely keep the Fan.

RetrogamerX · 25 Jan 2013 at 13:54

It's a little hard to see it in the pic because of the glare, but from what I can see it looks pretty damaged. heatsinks are very cheap just get another one.

~Dockie · 25 Jan 2013 at 14:51

Give it a try, you're only going to throw it away anyway, right?

Just check for any cracks on the heatpipes and keep an eye on temps (if you do use it).

d_brennen · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:00

It'll probably still sit on the CPU socket fine but clearance with either a GPU or roof of the case could be an issue. I'd be tempted to wrap a kitchen towel around the contact plate (to protect it) and use a big-ass set of pliers and some ignorance to straiten it out. What you got to lose, except fingers?

Dave85 · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:29

Was thinking of trying the old pliers trick will give it a bash see if it straightens out without breaking the pipes. there is a replacement on the way anyway but will keep the fan for sure incase the other one wears out.

d_brennen · 25 Jan 2013 at 15:31

Copper is very soft and malleable, should be doable