Until now, all commercial devices for removing covers from Intel processors have facilitated mainly the mechanical part of the work, but Thermal Grizzly has managed to bring to market a device with the intricate name Delid-Die-Mate Heater V1, which allows you to heat up an Intel LGA 1851 processor before removing the cover up to 165 degrees Celsius.
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The idea is that at a temperature of 165 degrees Celsius, the indium-based solder, which is located between the heat spreader cover of the LGA 1851 processor and its multi-component die, softens. As a result, the mechanical connection between these processor components is weakened, and therefore it becomes possible to remove the cover by sliding it without the risk of damaging the processor die. It is understood that after removing the cover, the user replaces the thermal interface under it with one that he considers more efficient, or uses the direct contact method to cool the crystal when experimenting with overclocking.
To carry out such operations, the user will have to separately purchase the Delid-Die-Mate V1 device itself, since the Delid-Die-Mate Heater V1 is only an automatic processor heating system, and in its original form does not allow removing the heat spreader cover. The fluoroplastic body can withstand high temperatures, so it is not afraid of heating up to 165 degrees Celsius. The included control unit with built-in display allows you to use keys to set both higher and lower heating temperatures, upon reaching which the unit will turn off. For safety reasons, heating will stop after 30 minutes of operation in any case. The user also has the ability to interrupt heating at any time.
Since the heating control unit is powered by a USB-C cable, it will require at least a 65W power supply to operate properly. It is also not included in the package. Before using the Delid-Die-Mate Heater V1, the user is recommended to watch the video instructions, which can be accessed after scanning the QR code. This kit costs 89.90 euros, but when using it, you should remember that removing the cover from the processor voids the manufacturer’s warranty and also carries the risk of irreversible damage.