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    HELP removing gpu heatsink in w860cu!

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by oan001, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. oan001

    oan001 Notebook Evangelist

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    Title says it all. I've removed the fan and the screws holding the heatsink but it appearance to be stuck, I can't get it out and I don't want to use force :confused:
     
    oan001, Feb 17, 2011
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    It feels as I could lifted the whole laptop up by the sticker on the heatsink. Is there something I am missing here?
     
    oan001, Feb 17, 2011
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    Fatal1ty39, Feb 17, 2011
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    oan001, Feb 17, 2011
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    There are 4 screws but you have to remove the fan first, remove the fan then try, it can feel how shall we say a little like they are glued on there ;)
     
    Pman, Feb 17, 2011
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    After the fan is removed, (which is a must) slightly turn it back and forth to loosen up the paste and pull at the same time.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Feb 17, 2011
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    Thank you all!

    I got it off finally. Was dissapointed to see that the vram was rated for 1000mhz as expected. Guess that means no memory overclock would be safe... Also, after repasting max-temps went up 5 degrees in Furmark :(
     
    oan001, Feb 18, 2011
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    Too much paste?

    That's really strange, can't really think of a solid reason for the temp to change.
     
    moral hazard, Feb 18, 2011
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    Probably. I haven't done many repastes really. I tried to use the spread method, perhaps I'll try with a dot later.
     
    oan001, Feb 18, 2011
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  11. Pman

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    No problem glad to see that you got it off :D
     
    Pman, Feb 18, 2011
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