Cannot get a delid tool for 6700k, should I use a razor blade instead?

[Tech22]

I am unable to purchase a CPU delid tool and want to push my 6700k further. Is it advisable to use a razor blade to take the lid off? Thank you.

[JoostinOnline]

I'd advise the vice method over a razor.  Check Youtube.

[Tech22]

15 minutes ago, JoostinOnline said:

I'd advise the vice method over a razor.  Check Youtube.

I don't own a vice, so how safe would I be with the razor?

[JoostinOnline]

Just now, Tech22 said:

I don't own a vice, so how safe would I be with the razor?

Not very safe.  I've done it a few times, and I ruined one of the CPU's.  It's really tough not to scratch the PCB.  Save up to import a delidding tool.

[Tech22]

2 minutes ago, JoostinOnline said:

Not very safe.  I've done it a few times, and I ruined one of the CPU's.  It's really tough not to scratch the PCB.  Save up to import a delidding tool.

What about angling the razor blade upwards towards the top of the ihs?

[JoostinOnline]

Just now, Tech22 said:

What about angling the razor blade upwards towards the top of the ihs?

It's still hard.  It's not like there is a half inch gap to start with.  Is it worth risking breaking your CPU?

[pas008]

Access to 3d printer? If so

Print Your own delid tool

[TARS]

I'm curious if anyone has attempted with a plastic razor blade, they are not very durable but you can get a couple uses out of them.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Razor-Scraper-Blades-Double/dp/B0046ZUNY8

[Arika]

i would not recommend it unless you're willing to buy a new processor if you mess up

[Tech22]

On 12/15/2017 at 10:03 PM, JoostinOnline said:

It's still hard.  It's not like there is a half inch gap to start with.  Is it worth risking breaking your CPU?

I heard the Skylake (not X) pcb is too thin for the vice and it could snap and/or bend. Is this true?

[KWelz]

On 12/15/2017 at 11:45 PM, pas008 said:

Access to 3d printer? If so

Print Your own delid tool

 

This is what I did and it worked perfectly.  But most people don't have a 3d printer laying around. 

 

On 12/16/2017 at 3:58 AM, TARS said:

I'm curious if anyone has attempted with a plastic razor blade, they are not very durable but you can get a couple uses out of them.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Razor-Scraper-Blades-Double/dp/B0046ZUNY8

I use these for a number of things computer related.  However they are not strong enough for this.  

[Tech22]

On 12/15/2017 at 11:45 PM, pas008 said:

Access to 3d printer? If so

Print Your own delid tool

I don't have access to a printer.

[KWelz]

I guess the important question is why you can't purchase a delid tool. 

 

[JoostinOnline]

4 hours ago, Tech22 said:

I heard the Skylake (not X) pcb is too thin for the vice and it could snap and/or bend. Is this true?

I don't know about that.  It's definitely possible for it to snap, but I'm pretty sure people have used a vice on it before. Why can't you buy a delid tool?

[Reem1k]

On 16/12/2017 at 4:38 AM, Tech22 said:

I am unable to purchase a CPU delid tool and want to push my 6700k further. Is it advisable to use a razor blade to take the lid off? Thank you.

 A few gained fps vs breaking your 300 dollar cpu

[Tech22]

3 hours ago, JoostinOnline said:

I don't know about that.  It's definitely possible for it to snap, but I'm pretty sure people have used a vice on it before. Why can't you buy a delid tool?

They are not available on any retailer I trust.

[KWelz]

4 hours ago, Tech22 said:

They are not available on any retailer I trust.

You generally have to buy them online from the people who make them.   that is normal.  What country are you in?

 

[Tech22]

14 hours ago, KWelz said:

You generally have to buy them online from the people who make them.   that is normal.  What country are you in?

 

US

[Tech22]

I think I am going to try it tomorrow with the metal spludger from my ifixit toolkit - is this a good idea to use that?