Hey guys trying to upgrade my cpu but cant remove fan/heatsink

[Gully9695]

Just wondering if its locked in or able to be removed if you cant see by the pic let me know how to check and i will cheers lifted the pins and it moves a little just doesnt pull out and i dont want to break anything

http://postimg.org/image/fcf5tcj1n/

 

[DustinV]

Twist pins, wiggle and pull.

 

[Paperdoc]

I can't see it from your picture, but remember that the CPU chip is locked into its socket by a lock arm next to the socket. You MUST raise that arm to release the pins before trying to pull the chip up.

 

[DustinV]

He is having trouble removing the heatsink, not the cpu

 

[Quixit]

The pins have to be rotated 45 degrees to the left to their unlocked position first. Generally you use a flat-bladed screwdriver to do that. If you've done it right it shouldn't require much force.

 

[Paperdoc]

OK, if DustinV is correct, you can try this. Leave the CPU and fan system mounted in the socket with the lock arm down. Loosen just the screws and nuts that hold down the heatsink. Now GENTLY try to twist the heatsink while the CPU chip itself is held securely by the socket. If you can get it to twist both ways, that will loosen the bond of heatsink to chip so that you can remove it.

If it will twist but still not lift up, then stop lifting. Unlock the lever and pull out the entire heatsink and CPU chip. Gently use a wedge or screwdriver to try to pry the edge of the CPU loose from the heatsink, and then separate them. Be very careful not to scratch the heatsink surface since I suspect you plan to re-use it. Likewise, try not to scratch the CPU surface either just in case you want to re-use that some time.

 

[madmatt30]

Switch the oc on & run prime for 5 minutes, switch it off & have another go.
A bit of heat can make the heatsink paste more pliable for a couple of minutes after switching off.

 

[Paperdoc]

Good hint, madmatt30.

 

[DustinV]

Yes heat up your pc real quick so the paste isn't hard

 

[Gully9695]

Ok thanks ill give it a try just wasnt sure since the heatsink lifts slightly but it wasnt coming off the motherboard

 

[Gully9695]

Thank you everyone managed to get it off turning on for 5 helped a little but looks like the pins were just really tight to pull out