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- Feb 26, 2004
First off, let me say that the very popular Rockit 88 Delid Tool has proven to be a very capable tool for the job of delidding processors, as well as reattaching the IHS afterwards. Not to mention a little less nerve wracking than using a vise, or a razor blade.
https://rockitcool.myshopify.com/
But going back to the vise. It does work and how it works is really the basis for all of the delid tools out there, which is to hold the processor in place while enough force is exerted onto the IHS to break the bond and push the IHS off.
So, while surfing the web I ran across this video:
and available here for pretty cheap, from less than $8 shipped by some of the Sellers...so I bit. I picked one up (well actually two of them) for the 115x series such as the 4970K, etc. You may note that there is also one for the "7740x / 7800x...etc".
https://www.aliexpress.com/premium/...ative_id=SB_20180109055047&isViewCP=y&catId=0
Purchased May 2nd and arrived May 14th, which I consider for free international shipping to be relatively quick.
I have not used it yet as I first need to find the right guinea pig for this project but I wanted to share my initial thoughts, as well as the links, etc.
First off, it is metal, although I don't know which exactly. It is light and looks just like the one in the video. Reasonable well-made as far as precision. By that I mean that while there is some "slop" in the part that presses against the IHS to push it off, however, since it slides within a short track (which limits how far you can tighten, it shouldn't go flying off anywhere. The bolt is a little bit on the thin side in my opinion...which is why I bought a second one. I was going to play around with it and perhaps find a slightly stouter bolt and either tap new threads, or most likely, drill out the hole and use a nut on the outside since that would be much easier and other than having to hold the nut with a wrench, work exactly the same. Also have a couple of other little things that I was considering doing to it, but we'll see.
Anyhow, like I said, for now the point of the thread is simply to share the links and my initial observations.
What do you think?
Also, for those that always wanted one of those MSI die protectors but couldn't find one, these are also available. I didn't spring for one of these so I can't add anything other than they are available.
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...101022&isPremium=y&SearchText=CPU+delid+guard
https://rockitcool.myshopify.com/
But going back to the vise. It does work and how it works is really the basis for all of the delid tools out there, which is to hold the processor in place while enough force is exerted onto the IHS to break the bond and push the IHS off.
So, while surfing the web I ran across this video:
and available here for pretty cheap, from less than $8 shipped by some of the Sellers...so I bit. I picked one up (well actually two of them) for the 115x series such as the 4970K, etc. You may note that there is also one for the "7740x / 7800x...etc".
https://www.aliexpress.com/premium/...ative_id=SB_20180109055047&isViewCP=y&catId=0
Purchased May 2nd and arrived May 14th, which I consider for free international shipping to be relatively quick.
I have not used it yet as I first need to find the right guinea pig for this project but I wanted to share my initial thoughts, as well as the links, etc.
First off, it is metal, although I don't know which exactly. It is light and looks just like the one in the video. Reasonable well-made as far as precision. By that I mean that while there is some "slop" in the part that presses against the IHS to push it off, however, since it slides within a short track (which limits how far you can tighten, it shouldn't go flying off anywhere. The bolt is a little bit on the thin side in my opinion...which is why I bought a second one. I was going to play around with it and perhaps find a slightly stouter bolt and either tap new threads, or most likely, drill out the hole and use a nut on the outside since that would be much easier and other than having to hold the nut with a wrench, work exactly the same. Also have a couple of other little things that I was considering doing to it, but we'll see.
Anyhow, like I said, for now the point of the thread is simply to share the links and my initial observations.
What do you think?
Also, for those that always wanted one of those MSI die protectors but couldn't find one, these are also available. I didn't spring for one of these so I can't add anything other than they are available.
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...101022&isPremium=y&SearchText=CPU+delid+guard
