Cant disconnect fan header

[Sinister80s]

It just wont pull off. And i dont want to pull by the wires because im scared they will break off the header. And ideas?

[CursedPanther]

Make sure there isn't a lock holding it in place. Other than that, always apply force on the plastic section of the header.

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by CursedPanther:

Make sure there isn't a lock holding it in place. Other than that, always apply force on the plastic section of the header.

No lock, maybe im just not pulling hard enough

[_I_]

wiggle and pull, some clip harder than others
fan header should not have a locking latch like the power plugs

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by _I_:

wiggle and pull, some clip harder than others
fan header should not have a locking latch like the power plugs

Its off now, i needed my dad to help me XP.

But now im removing the thermal paste, im just using a tissue and it looks clean. But is it actaully clean? I dont have much other stuff to clean it with.

[_I_]

tissues often have lotion in them
use a cloth and 90%+ isopropol

[Sinister80s]

Originally posted by _I_:

tissues often have lotion in them
use a cloth and 90%+ isopropol

Can i use methylated spirits?

[_I_]

should be ok

but a small bottle of isopropol is cheap at a local drug store

[Brak215]

If its never been unplugged before, it can be tight, did you try a pair of needle nose pliers?