The dust collected by the cooler that cools the computer's processor does not disappear for years, since no one usually watches over it. Sooner or later, the cooler gets clogged with dirt so much that it can no longer cope with its task, and the processor starts to warm up. Sudden system reboots, freezes and brakes are all symptoms of processor overheating. In such a situation, it is necessary to remove the cooler and clean it from dirt.
Instructions
Step 1
Completely disconnect power from the system unit. Unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Step 2
Unscrew the screws and remove the side case cover.
Step 3
Examine the motherboard and disconnect the wires leading to it from the power supply. Disconnect the wires supplying power to the cooler from the motherboard.
Step 4
Depending on the specific design, the cooler together with the radiator is fastened either with a clip located on one of its sides, or with special locks, or with ordinary screws. Loosen the entire structure by pushing on the clamps or unscrewing the corresponding screws.
Step 5
Carefully lift and pull out the cooler and heatsink. Now they can be completely cleaned of dirt and accumulated perennial dust can be removed. When installing the structure back, do not forget to lubricate the processor and the heatsink sole that comes in contact with it with thermal grease, which protects it from overheating.
Step 6
If you do not have thermal paste on hand, you can remove the cooler in another way. Quite often, the device of the cooler itself allows you to get to the fan. It is usually protected from above by a grill secured with four screws. By unscrewing these screws, the fan can be pulled out. At the same time, there is enough free space in order to carry out cleaning without disconnecting the entire structure from the motherboard. For cleaning, you can use not only small brushes, but with sufficient accuracy, a vacuum cleaner with a small nozzle.
