Any idea how I can remove the heatsink on the Gigabyte 8600 256mb (silent piple II)?
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I removed the four screws on the back of the card along with the square-shaped plastic brace that joined them all (the screws were spring loaded) but the heatsink still isn't coming off.
Any ideas?
It's probably glued on with thermal paste somewhere...
Agreed, the thermal paste is probably old and sticky, just wiggle/rotate the heatsink until it comes off. If it still has difficulty and you're sure its not attached by screws, blast it with a hair dryer for a bit then try.
Use a magnet.
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I don't see how rating me 'useful' is appropriate considering that I asked a question. I would have thought that rating Levybreak 'useful' would be more fitting as he was the first to suggest that thermal paste is the issue.
Unless you're using the icon for 'useful' (a spanner) as a poorly hidden symbol for the idea of one being a 'tool'. If this is the case then we've got issues.
Hit it with a hammer. Or on second thought ask people who won't troll you mindlessly.
I've found the Tech Support branch of Facepunch to be quite accommodating when it comes to tech support.
[QUOTE=Maloof?;19344250]I don't see how rating me 'useful' is appropriate considering that I asked a question. I would have thought that rating Levybreak 'useful' would be more fitting as he was the first to suggest that thermal paste is the issue.
Unless you're using the icon for 'useful' (a spanner) as a poorly hidden symbol for the idea of one being a 'tool'. If this is the case then we've got issues.[/QUOTE]
use a fucking tool for god sakes
Stated I've already unscrewed screws, indicating use of a screw-driver. I imagined any physical strain on the PCB due to attempted forcing of the heatsink would damage it. The first reply solved the issue. Thanks guys!
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