How to remove zotac gtx 570 amp Heat sink?

carboncallate

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hello guys, i got some artifacts on my gtx 570. ill change the thermal paste on it, and if it doesnt work ill "bake it", but i cant remove the hs, has anyone removed the heatsink on this video card?

it seems i removed all the screws but still cant remove the heatsink,,,

thank you guys for ur help
 
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The thermal material on the card is just cold, plug it back into the system for a few mins and let the paste heat back up and you should be able to remove it. It pretty much is like super glue when it gets cold and has aged. Just get it nice and warm you can even use a hair dryer

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The thermal material on the card is just cold, plug it back into the system for a few mins and let the paste heat back up and you should be able to remove it. It pretty much is like super glue when it gets cold and has aged. Just get it nice and warm you can even use a hair dryer
 
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