Transporting delidded/unsealed CPU

[alexander.o]

Looking at selling my 6700K. I will most likely have to send it in the mail. It is delidded, and I didn't seal it back together for reasons unknown.

 

I might be selling the CPU without a MoBo.

 

I do have a plastic cpu clamshell for the LGA1151 socket CPUs. 

 

Could i just tape the CPU up with some clear tape, put it in the clamshell and then in the usual packaging (bubblewrap, ESD bag) and call it a day?

 

Or is that too risky?

 

Tips appreciated!

 

Edited April 12, 2021 by alexander.o
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[Beerzerker]

I believe that's fine as long as the lid and all else is secured.
Pad it up well, make sure the clamshell itself is closed and sealed and you should be set. You could run a strip or two of tape around the entire clamshell with the tape sticking back onto itself, that definitely works.

As for the CPU and it's lid, once you close the clamshell it shoudn't move around if you have it closed tightly but a spot of silicone at each corner of the lid to the CPU if you need will help hold it in place, yet it can still be removed to reTIM and whatever else.

[alexander.o]

53 minutes ago, Beerzerker said:

I believe that's fine as long as the lid and all else is secured.
Pad it up well, make sure the clamshell itself is closed and sealed and you should be set. You could run a strip or two of tape around the entire clamshell with the tape sticking back onto itself, that definitely works.

As for the CPU and it's lid, once you close the clamshell it shoudn't move around if you have it closed tightly but a spot of silicone at each corner of the lid to the CPU if you need will help hold it in place, yet it can still be removed to reTIM and whatever else.

Good idea. 

I'll try to partially reseal it then. Thanks!