Removing Gigabyte P35-DQ6 Crazy Cool
775 installation
STEP 1
STEP 2
Removal of Crazy Cool involves two parts:
Push-pins around the CPU socket area (circled in red) and the screws (circled in green).
For the screw underneath the northbridge heatsink, you will need a pair of pliers to twist lose the screws due to limited working space. For other screws, you can use a Phillips Head Screwdriver to remove.
STEP 3
STEP 4
There are four push-pins as seen from the back of the motherboard circled in red
Using a pair of pliers to squeeze push-pin tip ends and push to force them out.
STEP 5
 
 
Please check to see if you have the following removed:
Crazy Cool heatpipe heatsinks, backplate, and southbridge heatsink.