Comment on How to take CPU out?
dustyData@lemmy.world 1 week ago
The AM5 is a frictionless socket. So, beyond the force frame, there’s nothing holding the CPU in. Remove the heatsink though, as the heatsink is (ideally) bolted to the motherboard and not glued to the CPU. If you as much as tilt the case the CPU should come off loose, provided you lifted the cam lever and the force frame.
Here’s a diagram. The hole walls around the chip shouldn’t matter at all. You can put whatever thin plastic lever around and lift it without any issue. Even with your bare nails. This is what it should look like completely open.
great_7562@ani.social 1 week ago
So getting the CPU out isn’t as much of an issue, as it is getting the CPU out without bending/damaging the pins. I can turn the MB upside down, and get it out, or slowly drag the CPU to the side or like you say, try to put something under it.
I want to be as gentle as possible though.
rtxn@lemmy.world 1 week ago
LGA sockets (including AM5) have flat contacts on the CPU and spring-loaded contacts on the motherboard. You could take a small tweezer or precision flathead screwdriver and lift the CPU from a corner. As long as you don’t reach in too deep, it won’t damage either side.
dustyData@lemmy.world 1 week ago
You won’t bend anything. If properly installed you should be able to just pick the CPU up and remove it without moving the case at all. The idea of socket is that they’re all the same regardless of motherboard manufacturer. I looked it up and there’s nothing special, particular or unique to your motherboard. Just follow the proper procedure.