Remove a Processor Fused to a Heatsink

How to Remove a Processor Fused to a Heatsink

Occasionally when removing processors you may find that it has become fused/stuck to the heatsink such that the processor pulls out of the socket before lifting up the stabilizing lever. Reasonable force may not be enough to remove it and at this point it is difficult to remove without damaging the processor.

Steps
1.The processor should easily come off the heatsink, if you have any problems be sure never to pry the processor off or use any metal objects (including a razor blade) to get under the processor for it will damage the heatsink and likely the processor.
2.First try to gently twist the processor being careful to avoid bending the pins. Do not apply too much force.
3.If twisting does not work, soak the processor/heatsink in 90-95% isopropyl alcohol (this will not damage the processor) for ~5 minutes.
4.With a long string of dental floss gently floss the area between the processor and the heat sink, starting at any corner where the floss is able to penetrate.
5.As you go along the processor go back and forth while applying force in the direction away from the corner where you started. It may be difficult at times but it will go through.

Tips
1.Use dental floss. It works great!
2.For additional help, soak the dental floss in a heat sink compound remover, commonly found for sale by online PC component vendors.
3.You can also use 90+% ethanol, or take a risk and use 70% isopropyl or ethanol.
4.If you are unable to find any isopropyl, methylated spirits works just as well.
5.To check if the liquid you are using is suitable, rub some on glass. If no marks are left when it dries, it is good to use.

Warnings
1.Avoid damaging the heatsink, unless you do not intend to use it again.
2.Do not use acetone, as it may damage the silicon.

Things You'll Need
1.90+% isopropyl, ethanol or methylated spirits.
2.Dental Floss.

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