how to remove a Socket 478 cpu cooler

[asmint3]

It's an AVC - has two big handles that don't seem to do anything

<a href="www.longrivertaichi.org/data/p4AVCfan.jpg">image</a>

 

[AlaskaFox]

those appear to be pressure style clips. when pressed correctly (take a close look at how it bends when pressed), the end hook should come off the tab on your CPU socket. take both off and you should be set!

 

[asmint3]

thanks -- got it off ok.