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jdrbombay
 Post subject: stuck on cpu
PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2026 2:12 pm 

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what Ive got is half of a cpu firmly melded to a large heavy-ish metal heatsink (?) its connected to a copper looking plate - I can remove the fans but how do I get this cpu off? can I send it in as-is? is it worth even bothering with? the metal is solid ie. not breakable
also my box is packed to go & then I got this & another similar board both which are to long for box - can I cut it to fit if I tape the piece w the board?


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marked141
 Post subject: Re: stuck on cpu
PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2026 2:26 pm 

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Flathead screwdriver under the edge and twist. Or if you have a torch or heat gun, generously heat the heatsink and it should slide off with a gentle tap

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austin86
 Post subject: Re: stuck on cpu
PostPosted: Fri May 08, 2026 3:42 pm 
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it's scrap... use some force and don't be worried about braking it. a screw driver, pliers, small pry bar.
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jdrbombay
 Post subject: Re: stuck on cpu
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2026 2:58 pm 

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Got it! thank you!! also can i cut a small piece off motherboard & tape it to board so it fits in my already loaded box?
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 Post subject: Re: stuck on cpu
PostPosted: Sun May 10, 2026 3:09 pm 

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If you have to, yes

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