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CPU Cooler stuck on CPU and I can't reach it on Motherboard

takadii
By takadii
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title says it all , so i went and got a new motherboard to swap my CPU and after screwing all fan screws it won't get off and found out that its stuck and i can't get it off the motherboard 

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5 minutes ago, takadii said:

title says it all , so i went and got a new motherboard to swap my CPU and after screwing all fan screws it won't get off and found out that its stuck and i can't get it off the motherboard 

Are you using an Intel or AMD CPU?

On either, a great way to make sure the cooler comes off is turning on the system and running a CPU benchmark/stresstest, to make the thermal paste more viscous.

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Just now, minibois said:

make the thermal paste more vicious.

Well that's a terrible idea, I don't want thermal paste attacking me.

 

Like minibois said, put it back together, run it hot, then take it apart and give it some light twisting pressure. Should pop off pretty easily.

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i managed to take off Now how can i separate them? 

Also . my previous Motherboard is dead

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Did you use thermal adhesive on that thing?

 

Heat the heatsink with a hair dryer, but heat from the other side through the fan and then try wiggling it around and see if comes off. Don't use force. 

If it is thermal adhesive paste, you need to be more creative, like using a thin saw blade for example.

 

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