1. Normally there is no reason to remove these from motherboards
2. These are usually somewhere in the copper bearing or electric motor category. Removing them from heatsinks generally makes the heat sinks clean aluminum.
3. Do not remove from motherboards, it lowers the values of the board. It may be worth removing from lower grade boards. Should pay about $3 lb. Haven't checked lately, but ewaste has been taking a beating from the precious metals market
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