CPU Fan Header (power) Stuck. HELP!!!

Jonathan Snow

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Jul 13, 2014
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So I want to replace my stock Intel CPU cooler with a better aftermarket and I need to take the CPU fan header(power) out but it won't come out.also I can hear weird sounds whilst pulling on it.Help would be incredibly appreciated!
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I just tried it, idiotic me broke the hook with a flathead, and worst of all... the header still wont come out! Thank you for the suggestion though.
 
What you need to do now, is disconnect the fan from the CPU heatsink, leaving it plugged in, slowly remove all pieces from the PC.
Now remove the motherboard and this will really let you get a good look/grip on it, see if anythings holding it in, if not you can grab it with a pair of needle nose pliers and with precision pull it straight up.

The grip from the needle nose should allow you to tug it out with little to no ease.