Originally Posted by MetalMan

The thermal epoxy will become brittle at near freezing temperatures. Throwing it in the freezer for a while and breaking the heatsink loose should be effective without causing any damage.

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

+1. I do this with heatsinks all the time. Put it in the freezer for a while, then grip it with a paper towel or something and twist back and forth on the heatsink until it comes loose.

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Purple spray paint....

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

If all else fails, ask linc

Originally Posted by _paralyzed_

I can't beleive it took me this long..... but: "how to get heatsink off?" -I guess that depends on which way the heatsink swings

Originally Posted by rcoverboard

And here I tought I had a dirty mind lol.

Honestly the best method short of leaving it alone is to freeze it.