CPU De-lid Glue

[JamesHewitt]

Finally learning how to delid CPU's, going to practice with a cheap 3770 obviously first.

 

I've got everything I need, the only thing is what type of glue would you recommend for resealing?

 

I've seen a lot of people say anything from superglue to silicon to just leave it and don't reglue. Therefore I'm a tad confused into what I should do.

 

Thanks for the help

 

James 

[DoctorNick]

11 minutes ago, JamesHewitt said:

Finally learning how to delid CPU's, going to practice with a cheap 3770 obviously first.

 

I've got everything I need, the only thing is what type of glue would you recommend for resealing?

 

I've seen a lot of people say anything from superglue to silicon to just leave it and don't reglue. Therefore I'm a tad confused into what I should do.

 

Thanks for the help

 

James 

I've used UHU 46735, high temp silicone sealant. Basically the same stuff intel puts on the CPU in the first place

[OhioYJ]

I've always used silicone. Permatex Ultra Black specifically as I always have that in the garage.  Silicone cleans up easily, makes it easily removable again if needed. Just remember, you need a super thin layer, smear it on with a finger or something. Less is more, it doesn't take much.

[Somerandomtechyboi]

Basically any sort of silicone, even gasket maker works

[OhioYJ]

That silicone I linked to on Amazon is available at pretty much any auto repair store, and most hardware stores actually.  If you don't have any plastic razor blades, you might eventually pick some up (just example link, they sell smaller amounts). They are great for cleaning up things like silicone without damaging surfaces.

[Mick Naughty]

Any gasket maker or silicone I have sittings around. Grey or red tend to be the first I grab. 

[Beerzerker]

Black or grey I believe are best too but even the blue stuff would do, I mean it's silicone and all it's for is sealing up the edges.

Tip:
If you happen to be a guy that swaps CPU's in and out alot and run into problems with the lid coming loose/moving around at times, try a drop/film of super glue at opposing corners of the CPU lid.
Note this is only a drop/film at two (Not all four) opposing corners of the chip - This way acetone can be used to dissolve the glue so you can get the lid off if you must.
I suggest using gel-type super glue so you can make the glue layer/spot as thin as you want it to be vs how a drop normally comes out being.
This along with a bead of silicone will seal and hold the lid on just fine for as long as you'd need it to.