Evil Screws: Lian Li Galahad Liquid Cooler Tear-Down
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Date: 2020-12-09
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Comments and reviews: 9
iamdarkyoshi
Its filled with copper powder, that's not lian li's fault
Actually yes it is, had they not used one way screws you could have opened it normally
Also, small point to make, flat head is not a type of screwdriver. Flat head refers to the top of the screw being flat (as opposed to a cap head, etc) so terms like regular, standard, slotted are more appropriate names for a screw with a slot in it. You can have a countersunk phillips screw like the ones used on power supplies and technically that is a flathead screw. I know you guys strive for accuracy so I figured I'd point this out, but as usual don't take my word for it, do some research :3
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Its filled with copper powder, that's not lian li's fault
Actually yes it is, had they not used one way screws you could have opened it normally
Also, small point to make, flat head is not a type of screwdriver. Flat head refers to the top of the screw being flat (as opposed to a cap head, etc) so terms like regular, standard, slotted are more appropriate names for a screw with a slot in it. You can have a countersunk phillips screw like the ones used on power supplies and technically that is a flathead screw. I know you guys strive for accuracy so I figured I'd point this out, but as usual don't take my word for it, do some research :3
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Arvinder
The cold plate size and density were impressive when compared to the Kraken, but the Kraken is nowhere close in performance to this right? I guess that explains why.
I've always wondered why custom waterblocks dont just come with very high fins in the cold plate to increase surface area. Density would probably be expensive but making them taller might be easier? Since custom blocks don't have pumps there's no height restrictions.
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The cold plate size and density were impressive when compared to the Kraken, but the Kraken is nowhere close in performance to this right? I guess that explains why.
I've always wondered why custom waterblocks dont just come with very high fins in the cold plate to increase surface area. Density would probably be expensive but making them taller might be easier? Since custom blocks don't have pumps there's no height restrictions.
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thesinzia
That looks like a security slotted, a real pain in the ass screw to deal with. You can get them out if you use a slotted screwdriver that's one size too small, and then jam it against the ramped side of the screw head, thus making it less of a ramp and more of a squared off area, and use that to back the screw out.
Good luck.
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That looks like a security slotted, a real pain in the ass screw to deal with. You can get them out if you use a slotted screwdriver that's one size too small, and then jam it against the ramped side of the screw head, thus making it less of a ramp and more of a squared off area, and use that to back the screw out.
Good luck.
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devilmikey00
Not sure if the screws were just too small but if you used a smaller drill bit you can usually drill into the center of a screw then back out real slow and the screw will twist back out with the bit. Then just clamp down with some pliers on the screw and back out quickly to save the bit afterwards. A lot less destructive.
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Not sure if the screws were just too small but if you used a smaller drill bit you can usually drill into the center of a screw then back out real slow and the screw will twist back out with the bit. Then just clamp down with some pliers on the screw and back out quickly to save the bit afterwards. A lot less destructive.
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thegrafxguy1
they sold those bits at an Ace hardware i worked at when i was in high school. they weren't locked up or anything, just with all the other bits. 'tamper-proof' weird looking thing specifically made just for those. they're essentially a one-way screw. easy to tighten, but special tool to remove.
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they sold those bits at an Ace hardware i worked at when i was in high school. they weren't locked up or anything, just with all the other bits. 'tamper-proof' weird looking thing specifically made just for those. they're essentially a one-way screw. easy to tighten, but special tool to remove.
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Brandon
Those are one way security flat head screws. They are designed to screw in normally but the sloped sides prevent turing back out. You usually see these in bathroom stalls. Your best bet is to use a small flat driver and hammer to tap the screw backwards until you can remove it easily.
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Those are one way security flat head screws. They are designed to screw in normally but the sloped sides prevent turing back out. You usually see these in bathroom stalls. Your best bet is to use a small flat driver and hammer to tap the screw backwards until you can remove it easily.
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NuclearOwl
Refillable but with one way screws...
Marketing: We care about the enviroment, you can maintain and for example refill it.
Actual product:: Don't maintain it, buy a new one.
Lian Li seems to have looked to hard at apple when designing this.
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Refillable but with one way screws...
Marketing: We care about the enviroment, you can maintain and for example refill it.
Actual product:: Don't maintain it, buy a new one.
Lian Li seems to have looked to hard at apple when designing this.
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Destroyer12334
Apparently they are one-way screws. So yes, they are intended to deter buyers from tearing it apart. Not sure if there is a good way to get them out without drilling them like you did.
Poor form from Lian-Li :(
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Apparently they are one-way screws. So yes, they are intended to deter buyers from tearing it apart. Not sure if there is a good way to get them out without drilling them like you did.
Poor form from Lian-Li :(
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Hydro
idk why and I'm kind of bored so... i counted 155 (or 154 i feel like i might've messed up the last 2 so..) fins.. which makes it 155/1000.82 = 0.1548 fins per mm or 6.4569 mm per fin idk how you measure density
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idk why and I'm kind of bored so... i counted 155 (or 154 i feel like i might've messed up the last 2 so..) fins.. which makes it 155/1000.82 = 0.1548 fins per mm or 6.4569 mm per fin idk how you measure density
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