Removing Heat sink from chip

[ojas25]

Can anyone tell how to remove the heat sink from the chip without damage to the chip, When I have tried to do this the chip comes away with the heat ssink and in one case bent the pins. Thanks

[merlin_2]

undo the metal straps that hold it. the cpu fan will come with it.....and maybe the cpu.......lift it upright......the cpu should not come with....unless *the side straps *are damaged.....*plastic clips..*...>>infohttp://www.7volts.com/silversink.htm

[ojas25]

When I lift the heat sink off the chip comes with it did try to lift it straight up but some of the outer pins got bent

[merlin_2]

are the straps damaged.......these hold the cpu in place on the board?you could if you are careful use a razor blade to separate the paste from the heatsink .....to...the cpu ......oer leave the heatsinl attacch to the cpu.....just buy another heatsink.....this maybe better if installing a new cpu ?/

[Raptor]

Can anyone tell how to remove the heat sink from the chip without damage to the chip, When I have tried to do this the chip comes away with the heat ssink and in one case bent the pins. Thanks

What socket are you referring to?