Possible To Remove CPU?

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I know this should be possible, but have never attempted it. I have
been having troubles with my current motherboard and have a nice new
Asus coming in. I have a Core 2 Duo CPU with an Artic Coolong Freezer
7 Pro heatsink/CPU fan.

What I am wondering is what is the best way for me to remove and
reuse my current CPU and heatsink on my new motherboard. Without
damaging it of course ;) Thanks guys!
 
I know this should be possible, but have never attempted it. I have
been having troubles with my current motherboard and have a nice new
Asus coming in. I have a Core 2 Duo CPU with an Artic Coolong Freezer
7 Pro heatsink/CPU fan.

What I am wondering is what is the best way for me to remove and
reuse my current CPU and heatsink on my new motherboard. Without
damaging it of course ;) Thanks guys!
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Just take time with whatever clips you have holding down the heat sink
etc. The CPU may stick to the underside of the heat sink. The CPU has
a directional "key" (usually a pin "missing" on one corner) whereby a
careless person can break off a corner pin giving afore-mentioned
careless person a tiny but VERY expensive paperweight!! ( I HAVE the T-
shirt!!:-(
 
In order to remove the heatsink from the CPU you need to unclip it from the
socket and disconnect the fan
here is a picture that shows the connectors....a short turn counterclockwise
will loosen it
http://www.tweaknews.net/reviews/freezer/index3.php

then gently twist the cooler left or right to break the Thermal Compound
Seal and it should lift right off
That leaves the CPU exposed.........lift the little lever on the side that
lock it in place and then gently pry the CPU out of its socket...nothing
metal... fingers should suffice.Do not touch the pins...
Once removed you need to remove the old thermal compound using a lint free
cloth and alcohol..carefully
On the new mobo look at the socket and match the notched corner to the CPU's
notched corner....gently lay on top it should fall into place...then use the
lever to lock it into place.Reapply a drop of thermal paste and spread ever
so carefully and evenly over the surface of the CPU...a small narrow strip
of soft cardboard with a smooth edge works well.Then place the heatsink on
top lining up the connectors with the receptacle...(see picture) and turn
clockwise till you hear a faint click.
check all connections..........plug in the fan and you are set to go.
This is a little old but it will give you a general idea
http://compreviews.about.com/od/tutorials/ss/DIYCPU.htm

peter
 
TheGatekeeper said:
I know this should be possible, but have never attempted it. I have
been having troubles with my current motherboard and have a nice new
Asus coming in. I have a Core 2 Duo CPU with an Artic Coolong Freezer
7 Pro heatsink/CPU fan.

What I am wondering is what is the best way for me to remove and
reuse my current CPU and heatsink on my new motherboard. Without
damaging it of course ;) Thanks guys!
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If you are sure that it is compatible with the new board removing it is
not much of a problem. First disconnect the fan and carefully remove it
being careful not to set it down right side up because you want to keep
the paste that is on the bottom from smearing off. Then there is a small
metal arm that unfastens from the plastic piece that holds it and you
raise the metal arm which will pop the CPU loose so you can pick it up
and install it on the new board.
 
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