CPU fan removal question

This summer I may wind up buying a faster CPU for this motherboard (an AMD 64 3000+ in a LANParty 250 Gb). I have to remove the fan on the processor first because it covers the little lever that frees the processor for removal (sorry, can't remember the technical name for it).

This is a silly question, but with the thermal tape that came on the fan from the manufacturer, is the fan glued tight to the processor, or will it come off easily when the retention bar that holds the fan to the CPU is unlocked?

Sorry if this is a silly question, but the last time I replaced a processor only was during the days of no thermal paste/tape.

Thanks in advance.

Brandt

Sell the CPU/MOBO assembly.. Best way to upgrade to the latest and best ..

But seriously, you have to twist it, gently to crack the thermal paste and have it removed..

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I'm not sure about AMD's TIM, but Intel's TIM is exceedingly good. AS itself can't do much better.

Now the stock HSF on the other hand is a completely different subject...

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