How do I remove the bottom copper/brass plate from an old 486 CPU?

[Redbrick]

I'm talking about that square copper looking plate between all the pins.

How do I remove it?

Why? Just for shits and giggles.. :-)

Thanks

Redbrick...who Loves his CLK

[Trent]

On Thu, 24 Feb 2005 07:33:30 GMT redbrick@fastermail.com (redbrick) wrote
in Message id: <erfTd.57012$iC4.16966@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com>:
I'm talking about that square copper looking plate between all the pins.How do I remove it?Why? Just for shits and giggles.. :-)

Use an x-acto knife and score the lead all around the plate. Then pry the
plate from the corner with the blade. They make excellent Christmas
ornaments and belt buckles.

[Cydrome Leader]

redbrick <redbrick@fastermail.com> wrote: I'm talking about that square copper looking plate between all the pins. How do I remove it? Why? Just for shits and giggles.. :-) Thanks Redbrick...who Loves his CLK

Heat will melt the solder the seals up ceramic and PCB based processors. A stove or propane torch works well. Heat the processor gently, then the lid will just fall off it pushed with a screwdriver.