Comment on How to take CPU out?
rtxn@lemmy.world 1 week agoIf 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 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.
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.
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.
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.