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> Cpu Removal, How do I get it out?
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post Aug 3 2006, 11:57 AM
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My new CPU came in today. I got the heatsink/fan off. But I dont know how to get the cou off. Brute strength? Finesse? which one. cuz I dont want to damage my PC
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What type of socket?


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Never use brute froce! Usualy there's a small arm lache that you you lift up and it pops the porcessor out. But if you give us the socket name, it'll be easier. Processors usualy come out and go in very easily.


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