On 27/07/2011 14:19, "Maccountant" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Has anyone done this before? I purchased a Sonnet G4 1.8gz MDX for my
> G4 single 1.25 MDD. It works fine but generates too much heat, even
> with the built-in fan. I want to remove the heatsink and replace it
> with an Apple copper one from a 1.45 G4 that I have but the Sonnet is
> screwed in in a proprietary way. I contacted Sonnet but the guy just
> said they attached it in such a way so customers won¹t remove it. Big
> help. Has anyone done such a thing and can tell me what kind of tool I
> need?
>
> Thanks,
> Gary
I've no real idea - though I've removed and refurbished many heatsinks I
am not familiar with the Sonnet type - but another approach may be to attach
another small slimline fan to the top of the heatsink.
I've yet to come across a heatsink which cannot be removed and
replaced.....but the Sonnet maybe a problem with proprietary fixings...
Pete
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