Removing thermal tape whatever from Fcpga

[Shinerx]

WHats the best way to get rid of that stock heat transfer pad intel puts on the fcpga cumines?

 

[bonkers325]

with a knife

 

[Lmandrake]

Fingernail and rubbing alcohol.

 

[MustISO]

IS there anything wrong with the material on the stock h/s? Should I replace mine with some good paste?