t-bird and alpha

[PanteraGSTK]

I just got a new t-bird and i have an alpha hsf. They both have feet on them. I need to either take them off the cpu. Or sand them off the hsf. Whish is a better idea. The ones on the cpu are soft., and the ones on the hsf are hard.

[Richard]

I'd take the ones off of the heatsink.

That way you'll still have the pads on the CPU should you get another heatsink.

Use something like a putty knife or something. Be careful. Don't want any gouges cut in your hand. :)

If you gouge the heatsink it can always be lapped. Can't do that for a severed finger. hehe

[-=UR=- Ranger]

As far as I know, the feet on the Alpha are just glued on, why don't you try some chemicals to remove the glue, like nail polish remover etc...Don't take the feet of the Cpu , or you won't be able to put any other heatsink on. In addition there's some risk, that you'l damage your die..