parsec wrote:
Thanks for that Duckie.
In my experience, the AMD CPU socket is also LRF (Low Removal Force), in that when attempting to remove the CPU heat sink, the CPU comes along with it! That's with the socket clamping lever closed! No, it was not melted onto it as I read once somewhere (OMGosh!), but the thermal compound could have passed for an adhesive.
I've done it before to.... I once pulled out the HSF and was like.... "What the!? Where is my CPU!!?!?!?!??!"
Lesson learned is always twist, rock, and slide the heatsink around to break the TIM seal first.
