How do I take out a CPU fan?
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I tried doing that but it didn't work and was scared that it would break. Do I need to apply force?
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I tried doing that but it didn't work and was scared that it would break. Do I need to apply force?
Depends on how much force. You are pulling it in the upwards direction right?
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Yeah. Do I do the lever first and then the other thing?
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Yeah. Do I do the lever first and then the other thing?
It shouldn't TRULY matter as the lever just releases the grip, and the screws don't even look like they are part of it, but I suggested them just incase.
You may need to apply a bit of force but if you think its going to break just stop, take a breather, then think of any possible way it could come off.
Trial and error my friend. :)
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Alright, thanks for the help and wish me luck. I'll report back soon.
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Pulling the lever will just remove the entire heatsink + fan.
Nikolay, is this an AMD based system, presumably with a stock AMD heatsink?
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Alright, thanks for the help and wish me luck. I'll report back soon.
Good luck. :) Problem is there isn't really a standard on how to remove these, its up to the designer of the fan on how it goes on and off. :S
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Good luck. :) Problem is there isn't really a standard on how to remove these, its up to the designer of the fan on how it goes on and off. :S
IF it can come off in the first place. I know on my stock AMD heatsink and fan I can remove some screws but the fan is on there tight.
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