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Do the heat sinks have to be removed off the Slot Processors, If so how do you get them off?

Yes, they do need to be removed. One way I found to remove them is to use a flat head screwdriver and break the plastic. I'm sure others here that have scrapped slot processors have other methods that work just as well.

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kgryczan
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That is the easiest way to remove the heat sink/cover. It isn't really hard just be gentle so you don't break the processor or remove vital components so the board doesn't get downgrade it.

Tell you the truth, I hit it with a hammer, on the plastic, never even damaged a board. The sink sits on top of a plastic cover, stand it up on its side and hit it with a claw hammer, don't murder it but use some spunk. Then they'll be a piece stuck to one side, use a pair of pliers to twist of the two brackets and all done. Seemed difficult at first, but you'll see right where to hit it, with the claw end of a hammer.