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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).

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rtxn@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ 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.
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- SolOrion@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ 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.
  
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  - hsr@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ 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.
    
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    SolOrion@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    Tried twisting first. Didn’t work lol. It was very stubborn. I’m still using the CPU rn so it ended fine.
    
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    Fenrisulfir@lemmy.ca ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago
    To add to this tip, run the system for a bit to heat it up first before shutting it down and doing the twist.
    
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