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is cpu socket frame removable?

Discussion in 'Motherboards' started by Timdog, 15 Jan 2006.

    15 Jan 2006 at 22:47
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  1. Timdog

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    k just bought upgrade, including an ASRock 939A8X-M and a zalman 7000b cu. basically the mobo has a big frame round the cpu socket which i think can b taken off (will try to get a photo up). has any1 else had this problem? all i want to kno is wots the best way to take it off

    thnx in advance
     
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    2. 15 Jan 2006 at 23:33
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  2. ns400r

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    Squeeze the 4 pins from the underside of the motherboard while gently pulling.
     
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    3. 16 Jan 2006 at 00:31
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  3. loltim

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    You mean the CPU retention bracket? Yes, it is removeable. Mine was 2 push pin type thingys:p and the back plate is stuck on with some sort of strong sticky pad, that levers off too.
     
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    4. 16 Jan 2006 at 07:11
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  4. [Death]

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    be very carefull, u dont want to knock anything from the board. as ns400r said, pull gently
     
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    5. 16 Jan 2006 at 08:51
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  5. _PD_

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    Warm it with a hairdryer (softens the glue) and then carefully work it free.
     
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    6. 16 Jan 2006 at 14:47
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  6. Arcane

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    I used the Hairdryer/credit card combo.
     
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