Having problems removing this heatsink..

Ok. I've removed/installed alot of heatsinks (mostly on AMDs), but for some reason this one is giving me trouble. I must admit it's embarassing.

It's the stock HSF that comes with PIII 1.0Ghz retail CPUs.

It has plastic clips. Pic:

What's the secret to removing these? It tried pressing down on the green clip, but all I have to show for it is a sore thumb. The mobo was even bending so I was afraid to try much harder. Does this clip slide sideways or something? Most AMDs have a spot to insert a screwdriver and pull out.. works like a charm. But these clips are plastic.

Any hints would be appreciated. I only had about 15 minutes to play with it, and I didn't accomplish a single thing except the need for a banaid.

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Comments

skully93

Hrm, that's a toughie!

Have you tried pulling the tab away, out from the heatsink, then pushing down?

I've not had the pleasure with this model, but some of them are sort of 'locked' onto the HS. You have to get the lever free before you pop the HS itself off.

garv221

I have removed that heat sink before. I believe you pull up on the green tab & that expands from the sink. I too have removed alot of heat sinks & nothing is more of a trick that PIII's, P4's & XEONs. I feel your pain, i have busted alot of knuckles. I think the best advice I could give is not to give up. good Luck!!

hhisgett

I have had the pleasure of receiving a computer that had the cpu built into the motherboard and the heatsink was actually glued to the cpu. No way to take that off without breaking it.