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How to unglue microprocessor from heat sink?
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I disassembled a Dell Precision 530 and replaced 5! bad capacitors. I tried to reassemble it, but I realized that I cannot succeed unless I can remove the microprocessor from the heat sink. The ZIF socket locking handle is under the heat sink. I cannot insert the microprocessor plus heat sink assem…
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How to Remove a Processor Fused to a Heat sink: The processor should easily come off the heat sink. If you have any problems be sure never to pry the processor off or use any metal objects (including a razor blade) to get under the processor for it …
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