Delidding your CPU has a number of benefits, mostly related to better cooling, but the process can be a tricky task. Thermal Grizzly is looking to make it easier with their new 1851 Delid-Die-Mate Heater, a tool designed to assist in removing the heat spreader from Intel Core 200 CPUs. 

Delidding processors based on the Intel Arrow Lake architecture (Core Ultra, Pentium) carries a higher risk compared to older Intel CPUs. This is likely due to structural factors such as the size of the CPU die and the fact that the CPU die consists of multiple smaller dies, known as “tiles.” To minimise the risk during delidding, the CPU should be heated to approximately 165°C / 330°F to soften the indium solder. The Intel 1851 Delid-Die-Mate Heater V1 is a PTFE-made housing for the Intel 1851 Delid-Die-Mate V1 delidding tool. The heating elements are powered via a USB Type-C connection, and the temperature can be monitored through an external OLED display. You will need to supply your own USB power supply through, and you'll need one capable of at least 65W. 

The control unit of the Intel 1851 Delid-Die-Mate Heater V1 can be adjusted and controlled using three buttons. The preset temperature of 165°C can be increased or decreased as needed. The heating element can be turned on or off at any time. When the target temperature is reached, the heating element automatically turns off. For safety, the heating element always turns off after 30 minutes.

If you are intending to delid a Core Ultra 200 CPU, and you are using Thermal Grizzly's tools, be sure to watch their video guide to avoid errors during the process. After all, this process does void your manufacturer's warranty on the CPU.

KitGuru Says: The de-lidding process can be a stressful one, so make sure you arm yourself with some tools to make the job easier. 

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