Yes, my last attempt was before putting the PC together, now I might want to swap the motherboard soon, which is why I want to know how to take the CPU out (cause last time I tried, I faced the issue I described).
Comment on How to take CPU out?
Vinny_93@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
I’ll ask a no stupid question back: you did open the socket, right? With the lil clip beside it?
great_7562@ani.social 5 weeks ago
rtxn@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
If you’re sure the clip is released, but can’t/don’t want to lift it by its edges, you could use suction.
- If there’s still some moisture in the thermal compound, you can use a flat piece of glass or plastic. Press it against the CPU’s surface and lift gently. If the thermal compound is dry, apply a little from a new tube.
- A small suction cup might work.
- There are vacuum pens made specifically for this kind of work.
SolOrion@sh.itjust.works 5 weeks ago
I have an AM4 CPU, and legitimately suction lifted the CPU out of the socket entirely on accident. I was changing heatsinks, and the CPU came with the darn thing. I had to pry it off with a knife.
hsr@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 weeks ago
That happens sometimes with AM4. For anyone else reading this: just twist/slide parts to break the adhesion. Trying to pry a CPU off sounds like a recipe for disaster.
Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 5 weeks ago
I don’t think they even have the heatsink off yet since they state it’s the only thing they can grab.
Vinny_93@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
I figured they mean the cpu lid but just misnamed it