Processor stuck to heatsink...

[user001]

Well, this heatsink has given me a lot of trouble through the installation process. First off all it was hard to put in and then it got stuck. I've finally removed it however the processor came off with the heatsink!



Anyway to remove it?



AMD is sending me another heatsink.

 

[brasherman]

A hair dryer if it's the thermal compund that's holding it. Turn the heatsink on it's side, place some of that pink antistatic foam under your proc (or be VERY careful with it), and proceed to heat the heatsink from the top. Hopefully it will take very little to be able to pry the proc from it's grip. It usually only takes a minute anyway with the hairdryer on high. Soon as the stuff gets gooey, use a credit card between the IHS and sink to pry it away and catch it. Kinda reverse what it's supposed to do in the computer!

 

[user001]

Actually I removed it by umm... twisting it.



Now, what's the best way I should go about cleaning the processor?




Also, I've been touching the metal parts of the inside of my P180 Antec case. Is that good enough to prevent ESD?

 

[ChingChang]

Cleaning a processor
get some Isopropyl alcohol (higher % is better) try to get at least 90%
Wipe off as much thermal paste as you can with a lint free cloth, then clean up the remaining with the isopropyl alcohol and lint free cloth. Avoid touching the top after it's clean

Well touching the case is fine, and a good way to prevent ESD if it's GROUNDED
Grounding the case is not hard, it just has to be connected to a grounded object. I leave my power supply plugged into a wall, and screwed into the case.

 

[user001]

So how exactly do I ground something? I mean... something grounded... what defines that?





And would it be okay if I used those thing rubber gloves? I've been asking that all over so PLEASE SOMEONE ANSWER THIS QUESTION

 

[Papa-Ming]

Hey User.... You started another one? Lol.

Ok, calm down! The members are happy to help and will answer your questions, ( and they have on several occassions in each of your posts across several forums ) but they will do so when they come across your posts. You are one in 55,000 members belonging to this board! OK?

Once again, kindly do not post the same topic across multiple forums. Once again I'm going to close this duplicate thread...that now has two duplicate question asked, and answered elsewhere. Here's the link to the other one I move this morning:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=994753

And here’s your ESD question here:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=994817

Please be patient and treat your fellow members with the same.

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