Attaching a heat sync

Duplo · 15-October-07, 12:44 PM

Hi,
I've had a small heat sync fall of a graphics card. What's the best way to re-attach it? It doesn't clip on or screw in... It was held on with some kind of glue(?)

I'm assuming I don't just use super glue!
Help!?!?!
Gaz

lAnonymousl · 15-October-07, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Duplo


	Hi, I've had a small heat sync fall of a graphics card. What's the best way to re-attach it? It doesn't clip on or screw in... It was held on with some kind of glue(?) I'm assuming I don't just use super glue! Help!?!?! Gaz

Something like Arctic Silver's thermal adhesive, or just use existing thermal paste and super glue the corners to keep it attached.

Im_gumby · 15-October-07, 01:30 PM

...or look to see if there is an aftermarket HS for that card.

If there is, chances are it will cool better and give you everything you need and instructions on how to attach.

Failing that, I second the AS Thermal Adheasive.

Duplo · 15-October-07, 02:49 PM

Thanks guys. I'll get onto eBay right now.

MRMOBEUS · 16-October-07, 11:31 AM

Any luck??
I too would suggest possibly a new cooling setup.
If not then follow Anon's directions -
glue the corners for adhesion, but ONLY the corners

Keep us posted...

Duplo · 17-October-07, 11:23 AM

Cheers guys... All fixed!

15-October-07, 12:44 PM		#1 (permalink)
Duplo Apex Techie II	Attaching a heat sync Hi, I've had a small heat sync fall of a graphics card. What's the best way to re-attach it? It doesn't clip on or screw in... It was held on with some kind of glue(?) I'm assuming I don't just use super glue! Help!?!?! Gaz

15-October-07, 01:30 PM		#3 (permalink)
Im_gumby Slightly Silly Moderator	Re: Attaching a heat sync ...or look to see if there is an aftermarket HS for that card. If there is, chances are it will cool better and give you everything you need and instructions on how to attach. Failing that, I second the AS Thermal Adheasive.

15-October-07, 02:49 PM		#4 (permalink)
Duplo Apex Techie II	Re: Attaching a heat sync Thanks guys. I'll get onto eBay right now.

16-October-07, 11:31 AM		#5 (permalink)
MRMOBEUS Voided Rev-Hoe-lutionary	Re: Attaching a heat sync Any luck?? I too would suggest possibly a new cooling setup. If not then follow Anon's directions - glue the corners for adhesion, but ONLY the corners Keep us posted... Last edited by Im_gumby; 16-October-07 at 12:25 PM..

17-October-07, 11:23 AM		#6 (permalink)
Duplo Apex Techie II	Re: Attaching a heat sync Cheers guys... All fixed!

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