How to remove heatsink?

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 8:13 am

I want a bigger heatsink on my GTS. It has a heatsink identical to that of creative's (glued on). How can i remove it without screwing my card?

Biohazard · Post by **Biohazard** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 8:41 am

gently twist the HS off.

hammer01 · Post by **hammer01** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 9:10 am

If you place it in a sealed plastic baggie and pop it in the freezer for 30 minutes or so that will help considerably.

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 9:19 am

ok.. so it won't damage the card if i put it in the freezer (inside a bag)? thanx

Reg Kmet · Post by **Reg Kmet** » Wed Nov 29, 2000 6:23 pm

i had to do that with an old k6-2. works liek a charm!

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 8:30 am

how about the remains of the glue? is there anything that can remove that? Except sandpaper?

Biohazard · Post by **Biohazard** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 8:55 pm

carb cleaner. put a little on a rag or cotton ball, and rub.

amos · Post by **amos** » Thu Nov 30, 2000 9:29 pm

I used the freezer last time I did this.

Hipnotic_Tranz · Post by **Hipnotic_Tranz** » Fri Dec 01, 2000 8:19 am

Here ya go, my man. This article goes step by step on how to do something like this; with pictures. The procedures are pretty standard with anycard, so although they are doing this with a 32meg Radeon, it should work with your GeForce.

http://www.rage3d.com/radeon/cooling/

Buzz · Post by **Buzz** » Fri Dec 01, 2000 8:44 am

This really helps

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How to remove heatsink?

THANX a lot everyone!!