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BrianG · 08.24.2007, 03:36 PM

Put the whole ESC in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Then, GENTLY use a flat bladed screwdriver and SLOWLY pry between one corner of the heatsink and the PCB. Breaking loose a corner is much easier than attacking it from one side.

Also, make sure that the screwdriver is not resting directly on any PCB traces or they may be damaged.

Disclaimer: Doing this may damage FETs. I've pulled the heatsink off two MM's and done two Quarks and have had no problem, but the possibility of damage is there...

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	08.24.2007, 03:36 PM Put the whole ESC in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Then, GENTLY use a flat bladed screwdriver and SLOWLY pry between one corner of the heatsink and the PCB. Breaking loose a corner is much easier than attacking it from one side. Also, make sure that the screwdriver is not resting directly on any PCB traces or they may be damaged. Disclaimer: Doing this may damage FETs. I've pulled the heatsink off two MM's and done two Quarks and have had no problem, but the possibility of damage is there...