The IHS removing tool...

[CompGeek]

I remember someone got a perfect tool for removing an IHS for like $1 at the store.

Can anyone link me to this thread/post? I want to take a pic of it to Home Depot...

Thanks

[Cooper]

Tool ?
Just take sharp blade ;)

[Kobalt]

I remember this too...it was a green tool that had a razor that only was exposed by around 1/8" of an inch.

[ChkDsk]

Haha, I also remember... But thats about all. Can't seem to find the thread, kinda weird... Someone called it "The Xtreme IHS removal tool". :banana:

[Cooper]

http://www.toolsofthetrade.net/2005/MarApr2005/Images/ToolTest_Utility5_Big.jpg

Just fix it at about 5mm.

[ChkDsk]

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?p=1353161&highlight=paint#post1353161

Who's your daddy :banana:

scroll up ;)

[Delirious]

The blade on that seems too thick, i used a razor sharp shaving blade that is paper thin and it cut through it like a hot knife through butter, took all of 2min to pop it off.

[NonDecepticon]

The blade on that seems too thick, i used a razor sharp shaving blade that is paper thin and it cut through it like a hot knife through butter, took all of 2min to pop it off.
It uses the standard razor blades which are fine for IHS removal (I used one on a Tualeron way back and a shim on a 9700).

I found one at OSH for $1.39 though it is black instead of the Opteron matching green :slap:

[CompGeek]

Too late, used my 20 year old utility knife.. all went well :D

[eBoy0]

Yup, its only the first IHS removal which is a hassle, the rest come off in seconds.

[JasonDTM]

Heh.. I remember TXGF where PC Ice took an IHS off in 10 seconds. :)

[en4cer]

More pics: :D

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showpost.php?p=1352871&postcount=3425

[CompGeek]

I only wish I had more lids to pop! Its sooo fun :D

[Liquid3D]

It's called "String Theory" and it ain't rocket science..."Flossing" never felt so goood.....

[r3w4]

I would probably try it with floss or a thin cable. If I used a knife, I'd end up cutting a bunch of resistors off and half my finger, again.

[Rickster_64]

Slow and easy gets'er done. Saves fingers, caps, and a lot of swearing!:toast:

[Hassan]

stanley razor... IHS removal tool, as5 spreader, tube cutter, wrist slicer, you name it 10 for $1

[Perc]

yup take a razor blade like pictured above and use some blk elect tape wrap it around the blade exposing like 1/8 inch and use that. works like a charm. i must admit who ever does invent a real tool you can buy to remove these ihs's they will make a crap load of cash!

peace perc,

[Hassan]

really, you think... I can't see spending any money on a real tool, when i can pop an IHS with that razor in 10 - 20 secs and they can be found at grocery stores, hardware stores, convenience stores...

[Markus_d]

That green tool is perfekt!

I have the same, but mine is blue ;)

i bought mine in a lokal paint store (sweden)