Removed IHS Results thread

[Zucker2k]

I went Ihs-less last weekend with my E6700. Temperature gain is about 6-7C. Used a lighter and a box cutter. You'll probably need a glove too.

DISCLAIMER: You do this at your own risk!

Quick guide:
1. Cut sides with the box cutter or razor blade. Conroe cores are located in the center of the pcb so unless you're determined to cut into the core, you probably won't unless you're stinking rich and won't mind. Don't do this while you're high, or drunk, or both .
2. After cutting sides, fire the lighter (I used a stove lighter, bigger flame more heat). Invert CPU and hold lighter so that the flame is about an inch below the surface of ihs. You will need to wear gloves.
3. Tricky part. In order to ensure that you don't burn the core, while holding the flame to the CPU, insert the box cutter between pcb and ihs and pry gently. When the TIM hits the right temperature, the ihs will come flying off. That's it.

PS: PCB (CPU) will most likely bend a little bit (this may increase with the application of too much heat). But you can remedy this by straightening it as much as you can while still warm. Don't apply too much pressure, it'll straighten out completely when you install it (heatsink pressure+heat from core would do the job).

PPS: Another tricky part is the mounting. My waterblock is sitting right on the core with AS5 in-between them, and a lot of good pressure for my own good. How you approach yours is up to you. There are a few guides around. (Check here: www.thetechrepository.com).

Have fun, and goodluck.

Oh, before I forget, I lapped the core with a very fine grit foam and cleaned the whole topside of the pcb with isopropyl alcohol.