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P35-DS3L Northbridge heatsink removal?

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striker754

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Oct 28, 2009
I'm somewhat new to messing around this in depth with computer hardware. What is the trick to removing the northbridge heatsink from this board? I've got the two pins popped out of the board, but the sink is still stuck on. I'm not sure the best way to remove it. I don't want to pull anyhting off the board or something. Any help is appreciated.
 
Dont have this board, but most of what i have seen either has a push pin type mechanism or a lever and clamp type.

Once you have removed both the push pins, give it a gentle sideways rocking movement, this should loosen up the dried up thermal paste and you should be able to get the heat sink off.. remember be gentle with her, a little bit of pressure is required thou :)
 
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