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how do i remove the heatsink off of my 6200

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i have a gefoce 6200 and i noticed that it was over heating

it has a heatsink on it but i have gotten a better one and i want to take mine off

this is how it looks:

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh75/dmkmarlonsparda13/GEDC0719.jpg

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh75/dmkmarlonsparda13/GEDC0721.jpg

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There are 2 black pushpins. Using just your fingers (no tools unless you want to damage the PCB), pinch the ends together on the backside of the card, then push them out.


Message edited by spathotan on 09-23-2008 at 11:19:25 PM
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