Removing Socket 939 Heatsink

jcb33 · 29 Jul 2007 at 23:44

Hi all, got 2 different computers, neither of which I built from scratch (second hand etc) but I cannot get the heatsink off in either case, I remove the clips, but when pulling it just does not budge.... as its in 2 seperate pcs im guessing im missing something, please help!

Thanks,
Jcb33!

paradigm · 29 Jul 2007 at 23:49

Probably using the standard thermal material, its more than likely set like concrete. Try twisting a little when pulling.

Spyhop · 29 Jul 2007 at 23:57

Having the goop heated up might help it budge. Stress out the CPU for a while or bust out a hairdryer if it's in bits

Pipe & Slippers · 30 Jul 2007 at 09:13

Using dental floss as a saw has woked for me in the past

<<edit>> works best on already warm compund

mattyrigby00 · 30 Jul 2007 at 12:54

twist it side to side abit, to break the seal.

J.B · 30 Jul 2007 at 18:00

Pipe & Slippers said:
Using dental floss as a saw has woked for me in the past

Never heard that one before, might try that next time Im in a tight spot.

This has happened to me a few times, I've always pulled out the hairdryer!

Toby · 30 Jul 2007 at 18:55

Dont just pull it, I did that the other day (like an idiot) and ripped the cpu out of the socket bending a couple of pins on the way out.

Managed to bend them back and it works fine now but it made me sweat a bit

KangooVanMan · 30 Jul 2007 at 19:59

As said above give it some stick, plenty of heat, turn it off, and as quickly as you can before she cools down. I use the twisting method

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joshlane · 30 Jul 2007 at 20:20

i've used a hairdryer before, the dental floss sounds like a great idea! just be gentle and keep a look in to make sure the cpu isnt lifting at the same time.

good luck

mikeo · 30 Jul 2007 at 21:49

Could not get the HS off my old processor the other week and someone (as above) suggested running the PC for a while (IE. heat it up a bit). This worked a treat for me, HS just came straight off.