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Fatty Lumpkin
08-10-2002, 02:20 PM
My brother got a broken computer from his friend, and we think the processor might have fried. The heatsink's really stuck onto the processor.

Is there any correct way to get the heat-sink off?
balzac
08-10-2002, 02:35 PM
What'd you get a broken PC for?
Jigglysaint
08-10-2002, 02:41 PM
Mmmm, Kentucky Fried Processor!
MottZilla
08-10-2002, 04:33 PM
If that's the case you should probably remove the processor all together and buy a new one compatable with that motherboard, provided the motherboard isn't damaged.
gdorf
08-10-2002, 05:20 PM
*hands fatty lumpkin a butterknife* I think you'll find a way to get it off. ;)


What'd you get a broken PC for?


Cheap parts, is my guess.
Beldaran
08-10-2002, 05:20 PM
Yes, if the heatsink is melted the processor is screwed. I hope your motherboard is intact. Processor's aren't too expensive, but a new mother board can really eat into the ole' bank account.
MottZilla
08-10-2002, 05:24 PM
A processor is less than a new console. ;p
MrCow
08-10-2002, 05:43 PM
I cant get a pretty good motherboard for 10 bucks
Radium
08-10-2002, 07:12 PM
If your heatsink is truly melted then It's a sure bet that the motherboard (of PLASTIC) would be melted and screwed as well..
Fatty Lumpkin
08-10-2002, 08:57 PM
*hands fatty lumpkin a butterknife* I think you'll find a way to get it off. ;)

I was afraid you'd say that.


Cheap parts, is my guess.

Exactly


If your heatsink is truly melted then It's a sure bet that the motherboard (of PLASTIC) would be melted and screwed as well...

The motherboard's fine. Except that it's a compaq.:rolleyes: The local computer shop said the processor was fried, but there's no burnt areas that I can see. I still need to take the heatsink off.
MottZilla
08-10-2002, 10:58 PM
Why? Just take the CPU out all together as it's screwwed anyway. No point in removing the heatsink by itself.