How to remove GPU heatsinks from Gigabyte 78LMT USB3 Rev 5.0

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Hi everyone!
I removed the CPU heat-sink and applied thermal compound. But I am unable to figure out how to remove the other two heat-sinks. The screws have some sort of plastic on the inner side, which is spring-loaded, and the back of the motherboard has plastic jacks, holding the screws in place. I would be real glad, if somebody can provide any assistance.

Thanks and Regards,
Galib
 
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PS: Now, I also noticed, from the image, that there is another heat-sink, at the bottom right just above the four SATA ports.
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it is the southbridge heatsink.

3. I don’t know what the third heat sink is,(the long one at top left) and whether I need to remove and apply TIM to it. So I am waiting till further feedback and research.
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it is the mosfets (VRMs ) heatsink, it you want to cool it, you can use the small fan (40 to 60mm size) to cool it. Check the link http://www.overclockers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135114&d=1384710155 Usually the fx4300 is fine, because it has only TDP 95W. Also use the top-down blowing design 120mm cooler like I said before, something like Cooler Master GeminII M4...
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I am unable to figure out how to remove the other two heat-sinks
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Do you mean the southbridge heatsink, chipset heatsink, or the mosfets (VRMS ) heatsink? http://www.gigabyte.com.mx/microsite/117/article_01_silentpipe_001.jpg But we don't recommend to remove them.

I have other question for you, what cpu do you use? If you use the fx8 series cpu, and the VRMs section will overheat. If it is the case, you may try 1) install the small fan ( 40-60mm) on top of it. http://www.overclockers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135114&d=1384710155 2) buy one the cpu cooler like the top-down blowing design one, and it will be at least 100-120mm size. http://www.legitreviews.com/images/reviews/1927/cnps_8900_extreme-025.jpg those will help you cool down the VRMs section.
 
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Hi there!
CPU: AMD FX4300,

Image/link below(general layout):
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Progress made till now:
1. Applied TIM to CPU heat-sink (mentioned earlier).

2. I was able to remove the second heat-sink(the one below the cpu socket), from AMD 760G, and applied thermal compound after scrapping of the pad from below the heat-sink. HWINFO/Speccy and other monitoring software are all showing permissible temperature range.

3. I don’t know what the third heat sink is,(the long one at top left) and whether I need to remove and apply TIM to it. So I am waiting till further feedback and research.


Best Regards,
Galib

PS: Now, I also noticed, from the image, that there is another heat-sink, at the bottom right just above the four SATA ports.
 
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PS: Now, I also noticed, from the image, that there is another heat-sink, at the bottom right just above the four SATA ports.
Click to expand...
it is the southbridge heatsink.

3. I don’t know what the third heat sink is,(the long one at top left) and whether I need to remove and apply TIM to it. So I am waiting till further feedback and research.
Click to expand...
it is the mosfets (VRMs ) heatsink, it you want to cool it, you can use the small fan (40 to 60mm size) to cool it. Check the link http://www.overclockers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=135114&d=1384710155 Usually the fx4300 is fine, because it has only TDP 95W. Also use the top-down blowing design 120mm cooler like I said before, something like Cooler Master GeminII M4 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103177 or PH-TC12LS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835709039
 
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