Tech teardown specialist delids a Xeon with a blowtorch and hunting knife — wood chopping block makes a worthy stage for the sacrifice
A tech enthusiast known as the Hackinator used unconventional tools like a blowtorch and hunting knife to delid an Intel Xeon Silver 4110 processor. Despite the aggressive method, the final die shot revealed intricate silicon details under a microscope. The process, performed on a wood chopping block, was far from precise but yielded surprisingly clear results.
- ▪The Hackinator removed the integrated heat spreader of an Intel Xeon Silver 4110 using a hot air soldering gun, hunting knife, and screwdriver.
- ▪A blowtorch was used to destroy the substrate and free the silicon die, which was then cleaned and etched.
- ▪Microscopic examination showed detailed silicon structures, despite the rough delidding process and visible residue.
- ▪The video showcased a non-clinical, aggressive approach to CPU delidding, contrasting typical precision methods.
- ▪The final die shot appeared clean and revealed the underlying circuitry of the processor.
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PC Components CPUs Tech teardown specialist delids a Xeon with a blowtorch and hunting knife — wood chopping block makes a worthy stage for the sacrifice News By Mark Tyson published 2 May 2026 The video climax shows a clean die shot and you’d never know the ordeal this silicon had been through. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A tech channel that uses rather unconventional means to delid CPUs and expose the underlying silicon has caused a blip on our radar.
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