Identify & remove Thermaltake CPU cooler

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  • Appinian
    PCHF Member
    • Jul 2022
    • 1

    #1

    Identify & remove Thermaltake CPU cooler

    Hi,

    I need to remove the Thermaltake CPU cooler that came pre-installed in my PC. It is on an Asus P8P67 LE motherboard (LGA 1155) and is about 10 years old. I can’t see any indication of a model number.

    It looks to me as though the only way to remove it is by unscrewing the nuts & screws on the rear of the motherboard (see attached photo). I fear that this could damage the CPU as it will be under tension.

    My understanding is that coolers normally come in at least two parts - a bracket / frame which attaches to the motherboard, and the cooler itself which attaches to the bracket. Unfortunately I can’t see any indication of a separate bracket.

    I’m just wondering if anyone has had experience with this type of cooler and can advise on the best way to remove it. I have emailed Thermaltake but they haven’t replied (yet).

    Any help gratefully received.

    Many thanks
  • Bruce
    PCHF Moderator
    • Oct 2017
    • 10702

    #2
    simply undo those four anchor points (2 nuts and 2 bolts) and the heatsink will come lose.
    with the mix of different nuts and bolts, and the excessive number of white plastic washers used, I’m guessing it has been a fiddled with at some point.
    they usually look a lot better than that!

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    • Bruce
      PCHF Moderator
      • Oct 2017
      • 10702

      #3
      @Appinian - any luck?

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      • Rustys
        PCHF Member
        • Jul 2016
        • 7862

        #4
        User is following instruction on other forums.

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