In case I decide to install a better sink/fan I would like to know the safest way to remove my existing rig. I know how delicate AMD cpu's are and if you think it's too much of a risk, I just won't ...

A CPU fan is more than just a fan. It is attached to CPU with power pins/wires and a sensor that tells it how fast to run. If the CPU is heating, the sensor will make the fan run faster. As such, the ...