risks involved in removing geforce 6800 stock heatsink

LopeDogg · 01-20-2005, 08:13 PM

is there a risk free safe way to do this where you can be confident ur not damaging the card?

Cranky · 01-20-2005, 08:33 PM

what card do u have? i removed mine, evga 6800 without any probs..

killernoodle · 01-20-2005, 09:16 PM

Dont use a screwdriver, dont use much muscle, dont do it on a cold dry day with socks on, ect. Basic steps need to be taken not to damage any electronics.

LopeDogg · 01-21-2005, 05:51 AM

so whats the technique? benchmark the card to get it hot, then quickly power off, pull it out, and remove the heatsink screws and "gently" try twist and pull the heatsink off?

MadHacker · 01-21-2005, 01:01 PM

I heard it would be easier if you put the card is a zip lock bag then put it in the freezer for a while...
it suppose to make it easier to remove the heatsink...
although i havn't tried it (havn't needed to)

allnighter · 01-22-2005, 04:52 AM

Most of that is overkill. Heatsinks on 6800 are held by a few screws and once you unscrew 'em all you'll find is simple thermal tape. Just don't use excesive force. Dont pull but twist and it'll come off easily.
And it was already asked, so what make is your card? What kind of heatsink is on it?

LopeDogg · 01-22-2005, 05:06 PM

i dont have one yet, still gonna buy it.
the reason for the thread is i was pondering whether ive got the balls to WC my new PC or not *g*

01-20-2005, 08:13 PM	#1
LopeDogg Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 69	risks involved in removing geforce 6800 stock heatsink is there a risk free safe way to do this where you can be confident ur not damaging the card?

01-20-2005, 09:16 PM	#3
killernoodle Thermophile Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,014	Dont use a screwdriver, dont use much muscle, dont do it on a cold dry day with socks on, ect. Basic steps need to be taken not to damage any electronics. __________________ I have a nice computer.

01-21-2005, 01:01 PM	#5
MadHacker Cooling Savant Join Date: May 2003 Location: Okotoks, A.B. Canada Posts: 726	I heard it would be easier if you put the card is a zip lock bag then put it in the freezer for a while... it suppose to make it easier to remove the heatsink... although i havn't tried it (havn't needed to) __________________ "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds" - (Einstein)

01-20-2005, 08:33 PM	#2
Cranky Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: texas Posts: 92	what card do u have? i removed mine, evga 6800 without any probs..

01-21-2005, 05:51 AM	#4
LopeDogg Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 69	so whats the technique? benchmark the card to get it hot, then quickly power off, pull it out, and remove the heatsink screws and "gently" try twist and pull the heatsink off?

01-22-2005, 04:52 AM	#6
allnighter Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: somewhere in the middle Posts: 61	Most of that is overkill. Heatsinks on 6800 are held by a few screws and once you unscrew 'em all you'll find is simple thermal tape. Just don't use excesive force. Dont pull but twist and it'll come off easily. And it was already asked, so what make is your card? What kind of heatsink is on it?

01-22-2005, 05:06 PM	#7
LopeDogg Cooling Neophyte Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Africa Posts: 69	i dont have one yet, still gonna buy it. the reason for the thread is i was pondering whether ive got the balls to WC my new PC or not g

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