analog_programmer wrote on 2023-08-09, 04:35:The tabs for heatsink's clamp are on the lower part of the socket - the foundation part with the contacts for the CPU pins. I do […]
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Sphere478 wrote on 2023-08-09, 02:47:
If you can find a socket for sale online it might be possible to replace the top part of the socket. I did that once.
The tabs for heatsink's clamp are on the lower part of the socket - the foundation part with the contacts for the CPU pins. I don't know of way to replace this part without desoldering and replacing the whole socket. If you do know, please share the knowledge.
Sphere478 wrote on 2023-08-09, 02:47:
Other alternative is gluing the heatsink on with thermal adhesive.
I don't even want to comment on this solution 😁
Horun wrote on 2023-08-09, 03:14:
Yeah those spring clips that grab just the alternate tabs are very hard to find and are designed only for soc 5/7 and also soc 8 (that I ever found). There is a topic here about them but cannot find it right now...
Can you provide the link to the topic, please? I have a GA-6OXT mobo with one broken tab on its socket.
I think you may be right about the top part/tabs.
This is the one I serviced, I was trying to remember
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Gluing the heatsink on on a socket 5/7 is a very viable option if the correct thermal rated adhesive is used. Many OEMs including intel did this.
Replacing the socket is also possible, I have installed sockets before, but never done the pleasure of removing one in a non destructive way haha. (Torch to salvage the socket, don’t do that if you like the mobo)
But if you wanted to replace the socket, you would probably rip the socket off leaving the pins standing there then remove the pins with a desolder gun one by one. Then install new socket. It can be done. It isn’t impossible. See my sig for the tyan mod