How to remove ramsinks...

mat1314 · Nov 8, 2004

Ok. Heres the deal, i just purchased a DD GPU block and am now trying to fit it on the video card in my sig. Unfortunately I've got a couple of Iceberq ramsinks on that block the barbs of the water block. Could someone please explain to me what is the best way to remove ramsinks? They came with thermal tape and so I didnt use any epoxy or anything....does this mean it will be easier?

Xymurgy · Nov 8, 2004

Should be. I'd soak the sinks in rubbing alcohol for a bit and see if they'll twist off. Can always put the card in a freezer to make the TIM even more brittle.

Achilles17 · Nov 8, 2004

just twist, and then pull. works for me

sunrunner20 · Nov 8, 2004

I've heard it can be VERY carefully done w/ a razor blade.

mat1314 · Nov 8, 2004

how bout a flat head screwdriver?

secretweapon · Nov 8, 2004

Try dental floss

JTanczos · Nov 8, 2004

secretweapon said:
Try dental floss

Fishing line might be a tad stronger.

JT

socket7 · Nov 8, 2004

If I was going to do it, I'd use an X-acto knife. Work the blade underneath the sink and then twist the blade to try and pop the sink loose. I think that doing it that way would put less stress on the solder points of the chip. Just don't twist it so hard you snap the blade. That would be a Bad Thing(tm)

/never done it, has no proof it really is less stressful on the chip.

Electron Chaser · Nov 9, 2004

mat1314 said:
how bout a flat head screwdriver?

Umm no, Not a good idea, You are removing a heatsink from a very intricate and fragile electronic component. Not prying the hubcap off of your car.

lowfat · Nov 14, 2004

use a blow drier. heat them up just slightly and they come off quite easy.

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