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Article #46Re: How to clean the socket 775 heatsink + cooling fan?
From: Jan Alter
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:51
Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 19:51
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>>> 1. Is there a way to take out the fan from the fan/heatsink assembly, >>> without breaking anything? >>> >>> 2. If the answer to #1 is NO, then, is there a way to clean out the >>> grimes that stuck in between the fan and the heatsink? >>> >>> Please advise. >>> >>> Thank you !! >> >> >>I use a can of compressed air. To get the fins of the HSF I use the same >>compressed air with the straw attached to the nozzle that comes with the >>can. Seems to get rid of even the most reluctant schmutz. > > Rather than a low pressure can of compressed air, invest in an air > compressor > like the ones they sell at Harbor Freight Tools. FOr around $100-$150, > you > can get the job done with ease. > > > > http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=40400 $129 !! LOL . For the amount of cleaning I do I'll stick with the $10 can of CA. -- Jan Alter bearpuf@verizon.net
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