The 4 CPU fan hold-downs on an Intel FC-4GA4 CPU

[MHock1]

I have turned the 4 CPU fan hold-downs on a Intel FC-4GA4 CPU assembly, so they are now loose, but they still hold the fan down -- it only lifts up about 8 mm, but which I think means that the heatsink compound is not holding it down. Please can anyone advise how to lift the fan assembly off, so that I can replace the CPU?

[IUman]

Hello mgh,

Thank you for joining the Intel communities.

Please take a look to the following link, it will show you how to remove the heat sink.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AegVBU_fo-8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AegVBU_fo-8

NOTE: This link is being offered for your convenience and should not be viewed as an endorsement by Intel of the content, products, or services offered there.

Regards

Ivan

[MHock1]

Thanks very much -- info greatly appreciated.

mgh

[IUman]

You're very welcome and I'm glad to hear that the information I provided is useful for you.

Best wishes!

Ivan