PIII Heatsink removal

[Guest]

I have just recieved a PIII (SECC2) with a heatsink attached. I want to remove this heatsink and replace it with a heatsink/fan. The posts holding the heatsink are plastic.

Do I just have to pull these out? The replacement has metal posts with a retention clip that holds them in place. I am afraid of breaking the chip while tring to get these old posts out.

Any help would be useful.

 

[Pettytheft]

You have to be very careful when your doing this. I could explain it but it's difficult without photos, go here to find out how...

<A HREF="http://www.overclockers.com/tips33/" target="_new">http://www.overclockers.com/tips33/</A>



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