I'm trying to upgrade my RAM, but I ran into an issue where the EZ debug CPU light turned on. Now I need to remove my CPU and cooler, but I'm having a tough time because I can't heat up the CPU—there doesn't seem to be any power going through it. I've been struggling with this for hours and could really use some help!
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I feel your pain! I've dealt with a Ryzen CPU before, and that thermal paste can act like glue. I ended up having to pull so hard that the whole cooler came off with the CPU attached. Made a mess of things! A little isopropyl alcohol after can help clean up the surfaces.
I didn't think it was that bad until it happened to me! Just handle with care!
You might want to try using a hair dryer to gently heat the cooler. When you're ready to remove it, don't just pull straight up. Instead, give it a little wiggle and twist to break the seal of the thermal paste. It should come off more easily that way!
Twist and wiggle is definitely the way to go with stubborn coolers!
Yeah, heating it a bit can really help, just make sure to keep it on a low setting.
If your cooler has a pin setup like the AM4, a gentle twisting motion is key. Just be careful not to yank it straight up, or you could end up pulling the CPU out with it!
Right, and if the CPU gets stuck, you might bend pins—definitely a nightmare!
Yeah, that's a common experience! Always better to be cautious.