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I took the heat sink fan assembly out of my computer

I took the heat sink fan assembly out of my computer, due to the fan being loud. I should have simply replaced the fan. Along came the processor. How do I detach the processor? I hope it is re-useable!! If so I believe I will need to get some thermal grease. I have an HP e9220y Desktop. Here is the HP link http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bph07139&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=4007333&tmp_track_link=ot_search

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Mags

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Yes, the thermal grease has hardened. I didn't want to force it off the heat sink...thanks for all the info! I feel more confident I can do this. I am heading out and will pick up some thermal grease. Should I remove the hardened grease from the CPU? If so, what is the safest way? Thanks again!! I will check back as soon as I return!!

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Alan Henderson

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mccracky

@AndyShap - business card or plastic card (e.g. credit, gift, debit type card)?

Mags

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Great! Thanks guys!! I did buy the best Thermal grease - Artic Silver 5 - and not at Radio Shack but at our local computer electronics store...here I go...I'll keep you posted...thank you so much for your assistance and advice!

AndyShap

ONLY a regular paper business card. THe whole idea is firm enough to get the job done, but soft enough not to hurt sensitive parts.

Mags

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OK...just installed my first CPU and Heat Sink Assembly...followed the Arctic Silver 5 instructions from their website...time to turn it on...wish me luck!

Mags

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Success!! Is there anything that will tell me if it was done correctly? Followed directions to a T!

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Alan Henderson

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Mags

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Thanks for the vote of confidence vallis and the link to double check...it's greatly appreciate. Everyone's help...thank you!

Alan Henderson

PC wizard 2010 is even better. Tells you everything you want to know and a lot you don't:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html

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