De-lidded 3770k!!

So still no joy brian??
Did you use magnifying glass when trying to sort pins?? They need to be nigh on perfect.
Take a zoomed in picture of the nick in the pcb, make sure its clear, then use photoshop or similar to zoom in even more. Just to check theres no break.

I used a teaspoon to get rid of the black gunk, but you can get products which will dissolve sealants.
 
apeksdiver said:
What did you use to clean the adhesive off?

Good job but not for the faint hearted
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Use a teaspoon, and or, grow your nails!
As long as you get the sealant off the rim of the lid, thats all that matters really as it touches the pcb and of course the TIM off the core
 
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BrianB said:
Teaspoon is good yes, I used the back of a teaspoon for cleaning the adhesive off the metal IHS though because didn't want to scratch it.

Definitely only Stanley or very solid blade for cutting the IHS off. Flexible blade might cut the PCB, as I found out.
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Out of interest brian, what did you use to cut through?
 
BrianB said:
Safety razor blade, a very sharp Feather one. Unfortunately I think due to it being so thin and felixble the corner of it cut into the PCB despite how gentle I was. I gave up using it and changed to an old Stanley and it was off within seconds and much easier to control the Stanley blades depth of cutting and angle too..

I think if I did it again, with a Stanley it would be hassle free. Just won't try again. :p If I did it again I'd use some sealant to hold the IHS in place though, just because.
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Hold it in place?? You mean once you had changed the tim?
 
bainbridge said:
Do you think the pcb damage was caused when you wiggled in the Stanley blade? Is this the corner you started on? Just wondering if a blunted Stanley blade might be better for the removal once you've cut through the sealant with the razorblade.

Just a suggestion for when you are de-lidding your new one :p
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If you were too do it, definitely not a blunted blade.
It is very risky to attempt, i did it as my temps were high and its going under water so the risk to me was one i was prepared to take. On air i am able to gain another 100hz, obviously hoping for more once cooled properly. Imo unless you need the extra speed it is not worth the risk, most ivy's will manage 4.4Ghz which is more than enough, like i have said before anything more is just bragging rights.
If you can afford to buy a new cpu then fine give it a go, if not DON'T do it.
 
What are peoples max variation between cores on ivy
Mines 19c running ibt, think my coolers nearly had it as it does not clamp properly, my pump is on its way though, cant come soon enough.
 
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