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> Epoxy Removal Around Gpu & Cpu
norite
post May 19 2010, 12:30 PM
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Is there a preferred method of removing/dissolving/cutting loose the epoxy around the cpu and gpu chips? I have some 360's I want to reball with lead solder, but I need to get this epoxy off first.
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post May 19 2010, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(norite @ May 19 2010, 02:30 PM) *

Is there a preferred method of removing/dissolving/cutting loose the epoxy around the cpu and gpu chips? I have some 360's I want to reball with lead solder, but I need to get this epoxy off first.


It is easy actually. This epoxy start to be flexible and easy to peal out when it gets around 110C-120C. So I use a preheater at 140C and with a wooden or plastic toothpick, slowly remove it without damaging the board or the chips. It takes usually 2-4mins to do it. Other way is using a heat gun and then the toothpick to remove it. It is up to you smile.gif
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post May 19 2010, 05:51 PM
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The GPU will lift with or without it in place, I find it easier to clean up after the GPU is removed.
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post May 19 2010, 06:35 PM
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The GPU will lift with or without it in place, I find it easier to clean up after the GPU is removed.


Really? That's crazy! I thought the whole point of the epoxy was to fix the gpu in place to the mobo...


Thanks for the replies. I'll get started. I've got a few dead mobo's i can practise on first tho smile.gif
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