Heat sink clip tool

A structure comprising a tool and a retainer, said tool comprising:

• a lower arm comprising a first clasp, said first clasp comprising a first catch;
• an upper arm comprising a second clasp, said second clasp comprising a second catch, said lower arm being pivotally attached to said upper arm;
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• a wedge arm comprising a nose, said wedge arm being pivotally attached to said upper arm, wherein said nose is retracted away from said second clasp, said retainer comprising at least one leg, a distance between said first catch and said nose being greater than a length of said at least one leg allowing said at least one leg to be inserted between said first catch and said nose.

A structure comprising:

• a lower arm comprising a first clasp and a first handle;
• an upper arm comprising a second clasp and a second handle, said lower arm being pivotally attached to said upper arm by a first pivot;
• a wedge arm comprising a nose and a third handle, said wedge arm being pivotally attached to said upper arm by a second pivot, wherein motion of said second handle towards said first handle causes said second clasp to move away from said first clasp and wherein motion of said third handle towards said second handle causes said nose to become extended towards said second clasp;
• and
• a spring wrapped around said first pivot and said second pivot, said spring urging said first handle from said third handle.