68040 Puller Tool

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This is a tool to pull PGA 68040 CPUs from motherboard sockets. I built the constraints around the Macintosh Quadra 700 motherboard, with regard to other board components' proximity to the CPU socket. Feel free to remix this to meet your needs. This is meant for PGA, socketed Motorola/Freescale 68040 CPUs only and will not work with PLCC, DIP or other socket/package CPUs. And as with most tools not made by the manufacturer, **use at your own risk**. Creator assumes no responsibility or liability for potential or actual damage you may cause. _Description (only) Update (5/29/2020)_ Regarding other motherboards, in addition to the proximity of other board components, be aware of the orientation of the 68040 socket, as this puller will only slide over the CPU on one axis, due to the socket mounting posts and heatsink clips (even if your 040 has no heatsink, the socket will most likely have nubs for the heatsink clasps. [Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/sXuihuh.png) <- distance from the CPU to the outer edge of the puller (in mm) [Imgur](https://i.imgur.com/85jHb0K.jpg) <- close-up of the puller on the "wrong" axis of the CPU, hitting the mount, as well as heatsink nubs _Example:_ The layout of the Macintosh LC575 motherboard is such that the puller _should_ slide on without any issues, where the LC475/Quadra 605 motherboard _might not_ as it has its battery holder in too-close proximity (and potentially the DRAM connector). From a quick visual inspection (of images on the internet...) the 900/950, 800, 840, 610, 650 Quadra/Centris, and LC 630, 580 Macs of that era _should_ work, but please measure gaps between components to be sure. Again, measure twice (thrice) print once.