Best way to remove Epoxy?

[WerewolfX]

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas on the best way to remove a thermal epoxied heat sink from a Geforce 4.

I am getting a Prometia and would like to remove the video card heat sink and use the water cooler in the case to cool the northbridge and the video card.

Thanks

 

[XprincoX]

Well basically the freezer trick is the easiest way. Just put the vid card in a paper bag and put it in the freezer for about 15-30mins. Then take a credit card and the hs should pop right off. Just don't let ur mom or someone throw the bag away thinkin its some freezer burn or something...

O and after removing the hs let the vid card defrost a lil and let the condensation evaporate before attempting to use it, first hand baaad experience..

 

[WerewolfX]

Lol thanks that is a pretty interesting idea I was thinking along the lines of cutting and sanding but I will try your idea first

 

[thestramel]

The freezer trick works well but I actually removed the hsf off of my 8500LE after using it in my system for a while. I turned the system off, pulled the card out and removed the hsf while the card was still warm.

 

[spazzkid]

i agree with both guys. its either u heat up ur vidcard to soften the epoxy or freeze it to make the glue brittle.

 

[WerewolfX]

Looks like freezing may be my best shot. It has been hanging around on the vid card for six months solid now. I just hope that sucker comes off without too much hassle when the time comes.

Would kinda suck to have a watercooling system in my case only cooling my northbridge

 

[WerewolfX]

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