how do I remove the fan off my CPU cooler?

[lelegendary]

the cpu cooler :

https://m.newegg.com/products/9SIA4UF1W87430?nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker%2c+LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10446076&PID=3938566

how do I remove the fan off it? thanks in advance!

 

[madmatt30]

It uses metal spring clips , just unclip the overhangs at the side of the heatsink itself , fan will come right off

 

[lelegendary]

It uses metal spring clips , just unclip the overhangs at the side of the heatsink itself , fan will come right off

Thanks! i suspected it was like that but since it was so rigid i didnt dare to take it out! :lol: