How to remove the radiator from the chipset

Inspect the radiator and its mounting to the Board. The most common is the fastening by means of plastic caps or latches. You can also find mounting using clamping brackets. This is the best variant of fastening of a radiator, it provides a strong uniform pressure and easy removal. In cheap devices, the cooling system is attached to the chip with a special glue. To dismantle such a construction is difficult, moreover, the hot melt adhesive has a mediocre thermal conductivity.

For demounting of the heat sink installed on the chip using latches that need access to the back side of the Board. You need to remove the motherboard from the computer case. Then gently squeeze the antennae of the piston and press on its tip. The piston should come out of holes in the Board. The same operation must be repeated with the other latches. After removing all the radiator caps effortlessly detach from the chip. If not, try to rotate the radiator around the axis. Thickened thermal grease may be enough to firmly hold the cooling system.

For dismantling the radiator fixed with a clamping bracket, use a screwdriver or other improvised tool. The challenge was to bend the bracket and bring it out of engagement with the mounting device on the Board. Remove the clamp may require considerable physical effort. It does not damage the charge jumped with a screwdriver.

Dismantling of radiators installed on the hot-melt - a rather risky operation. Great chance to damage the chip. Therefore dismantling should be used only if without it it is impossible. To soften the hot melt adhesive, it must be heated. This is best done in an ordinary domestic Hairdryer on medium power. Note that overheating can cause permanent damage to the chip.

After heating inset radiator sharpened plastic ruler. Proceed very carefully and gradually rocking the cooling system. If you push too hard, you can break away a piece of the chip, and then there is no radiator it is not required.