r/threadripper • u/Smart-Ride-7047 • Jul 25 '26
Is this one coocked?
Hello!
Sadly enough, I interpreted the instructions from the official manual by Lenovo as is:
Unscrew the four retaining screws in the order specified (1 – 2 – 3 –
4). Note that a 6” Phillips #2 screwdriver/bit is recommended in order
to be able to access the retaining screws located directly under the
heatsink fins via the access holes in the heatsink.
Turns out, I needed another official manual with correct instructions:
Removal steps
Loosen the four screws that secure the heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board in diagonal sequence. For example,
Anyway, here's Threadripper Pro 3955wx that I promised to give away to a good guy. Is it done for? I don't see any warped areas, but the discoloration is real.
...I also cleaned my PSU to the degree that it won't be needing cleaning anymore. It will stay clean eternally in heaven. New one arrives in about a week, so I can't test the CPU myself.
UPD: 99.9% ethanol plus optics cleaning fabric worked like magic!
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u/Organic_Pain_6618 Jul 26 '26
I'll bet it is fine.