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Blizzard 1240 heatsink Posted on 8-Dec-2021 19:32:48
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| Hi everyone,
I've recently bought a Blizzard DCE 1240 card. Unfortunately it has a stupidly small and stupidly loud fan. I want to replace it, but i just can't get it off!
Does anyone have any idea how could i remove the heatsink?
And has anyone used a "double-sided adhesive heat conductive foil" to glue on a new heatsink?
I've bought one of these: https://secure.reichelt.com/ch/en/double-sided-adhesive-heat-conductive-foil-100x100-mm-wl-folie-404-11-p112269.html
I'm hoping it will be OK.
If you have any idea, please don't hesitate to share it :)
P.S. When the CPU is on, it's about 44 C. Is that in normal limits?
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Re: Blizzard 1240 heatsink Posted on 9-Dec-2021 1:14:26
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I'd be keen to find out if there's a solution as well. Beyond using a grinder.
Update: I read somewhere that soaking it in a shallow bath of acetone will dissolve the thermal glue. I'm going to give it a go. Last edited by agami on 09-Dec-2021 at 02:54 AM.
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Re: Blizzard 1240 heatsink Posted on 9-Dec-2021 10:22:54
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You need to be really carefull with that. You can easily destroy card with acetone. |
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Re: Blizzard 1240 heatsink Posted on 9-Dec-2021 21:08:53
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But what if i just drop a drop of acetone on the glue on one side, leave it for a few minutes (hours??), then gently force the heatsink and the CPU a little bit apart, then the next side ... and the next ... |
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Re: Blizzard 1240 heatsink Posted on 9-Dec-2021 21:19:41
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You mean a hand grinder?? Or a CNC? :D
With a CNC i could imagine it could be done, but i don't think i would try it on my card :D |
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