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8800GTX HSF Removal

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antioch

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Can anyone tell me how to remove the HSF from my 8800GTX?

I've done it before on a 7900GT, but that one was much smaller (and cheaper) and I'm just too nervous to break this bad boy. I've removed all of the screws I can find, but the HSF is still on there really tight. I just wanted to check if there is some trick to removing the HSF before I go gunho on it.
 
Remember to remove the 2 screws on the PCI bracket also ;) ......this will prevent it from releasing too.

Gently twist the sink a few times till it snaps free.....there is quite a bit of goo on there.

I found it easier to remove after running the card a while beforehand.
 
Yea, I just ended up gently twisting it until it separated. It was stuck together awfully tight.

Thanks.
 
scaramonga said:
Remember to remove the 2 screws on the PCI bracket also ;) ......this will prevent it from releasing too.

Gently twist the sink a few times till it snaps free.....there is quite a bit of goo on there.

I found it easier to remove after running the card a while beforehand.
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blow dryer works also :)
 
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