How to get heat sink off?

[Unsullied_Spy]

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.

+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.

[lincpimp]

Purple spray paint....

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Purple spray paint....

If all else fails, ask linc

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

If all else fails, ask linc

Shortest distance between two points...1 angstrom