Abstract: The chip cracking device is for engaging the lateral surfaces of a mounted computer chip. The device body has a pair of curved leg members having upper and lower portions with inwardly extending centrally disposed structures. A pivot member is operative on the inwardly disposed structures and an adjustable and hand operable knob is operative on the upper portions of the leg members. The chip cracking device further has opposing jaw members with lateral cutting edges of a predetermined slope so that the adjustable movement of the knob causes the cutting edges to crack and separate the chip body for subsequent removal from its mounting structure.