Need Help Removing CPU Cooler

[Sodak]

So I'm installing a new CPU in an old computer that I did not build. I undo the latch that I can visibly see and the CPU cooler can wiggle around but can't be lifted up and off.

Please help

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[ApolloX75]

Rotate the cooler left and right til the thermal paste lets go. Don't pull. And those brackets can be a pill, make sure the tabs are out on both sides of the socket.

[Bluetac]

You need to carefully un hook it from the tabs top and bottom. Your board likes like a socket 939 or AM (could be wrong) but there will be a row of 3 tabs top and bottom  (for 939) or single for AM2 .

You need to gently pry the metal clip over the tab that is mounted on the socket .

a video that explains it can be found here

 

 

[Sodak]

@ApolloX75 @Bluetac 

Thank you both I got it removed.

 

One last question if it's alright.

When I finally get to the socket I see a square on one side but, none of the triangle stuff I keep hearing about.  Should I line up the gold triangle on the new CPU with the square?

[Bluetac]

 

 

[Bluetac]

I take you you are doing a cpu upgrade , please provide the spec of the CPU (model number etc) and the motherboard model number (normally found near the graphics card slot)

Do you have any thermal paste to hand ready to re instate the cooler with (obviously after cleaning all the dust off of it) ?