Bought a 9600x, and it looks like it's faulty, need to test if it's the motherboard or the CPU. Have just delided my 9900x and need to remove it to test the new processor, Murphy's Law in full swing. Any suggestions for safe removal are welcome.
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How to remove delided AM5 CPU from socket
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A little more complex and delicate, the 9900x is delided in the socket with a custom spreader. The 9600x is easy even though I have installed a Thermaltake mount, it's how to grip the 9900x without dropping it.
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Exactly how you would if it had the IHS on it, grip it by the pcb as normal and don't drop it.
Double sided tape or even some sticky tape pressed onto it would have taken it out if you didn't have access to the PCB sides. If you were really worried even a cardboard cutout to cover the socket could be slid in as you lift it to protect anything falling into it.
Even though you got a simpler solution, hopefully the tips are useful in the event someone can't grip it by the PCB
Even though you got a simpler solution, hopefully the tips are useful in the event someone can't grip it by the PCB
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Is the motherboard outside of the case? Assuming the CPU (delidded, so no IHS) is in the socket, i'd undo the latch while standing the board vertical and with my hand under the socket so I can tilt it forwards to drop out into my hand.
If you can add a photo of what you are actually dealing with we would be able to help better.
If you can add a photo of what you are actually dealing with we would be able to help better.