AM3+ Socket is loose!

[Samarth]

Hi,
yestuday when i removed my amd fan from my crosshair v formula z for applying a new paste,
the cpu came out with the heatsink!:eek:
it was stuck to it!
is my socket loose or it is normal!:confused:
please reply!!!

[Chino]

Was the lock in place when you removed the heatsink?

[Samarth]

yes the cpu was locked

[chrsplmr]

This happens, better to remove a 'wam' chip than cold for just this reason.
That said, that done. Examine the pins closely to make sure
none are bent.
If they are .. use a razor blade to line them back up .. *carefully*.
Best of Luck.
Keep us posted.
If I have neglected to saySo before, Welcome to ROG.c.

[Samarth]

Luckily the pins are not bent
and thanks for the advise
Many Thanks:)

[HiVizMan]

The first time this happens it can be a big shock.

But it is not the end of the world as yo found out. Pins are easy to fix if bent.

[Samarth]

Ok so its nothing to worry
thanks

[Myk_SilentShado]

It happens, even to those of us who've been building systems for god knows how many years, happened to me too recently I was like "WHAT THE HELL?!" then realised, though I thought i'd locked the CPU into place, clearly, it wasn't so lol

[stock12to32]

I found that slightly twisting the heatsink to break the suction caused by the thermal paste.

[Zka17]

Yeah, warm CPU and careful twisting of the cooler after you removed the screws should prevent that...