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Re: [cobalt-users] Heat sink for Qube3/500Mhz

>On Monday 31 March 2003 20:12, Greg Hewitt-Long wrote:
>> I've just picked up a Qube3 and was about to drop in a 500Mhz processor,
>> when I found to my dismay that the heat sink is about as firmly glued (in
>> four spots), to the cpu as I've ever seen one), can anyone recommend a
>> replacement heat sink make/model/supplier for qube3 machines?  I just need
>> one to sit on top of the 500Mhz cpu.
>>
>
>With the CPU locked in the socket, twist the heatsink whil pushing down.
>It should come loose.


thanks Gerald - I'll try this - I'm more than a little wary about the push and twist method - I've a history of breaking things by applying brute force! ;{)


>Make a trip to Radio Shack and get some silicone heat sink compound,
>applyit to your 500MHz CPU, Clean the heat sink good.
>
>Radio Shack # 276-1372


Thanks, I have heat sink compound by the bucket - this is the last 500Mhz cpu though....

cheers

Greg
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