Question suggestions on how to separate a heatsink from an nvme drive

[mrjayviper]

from the reviews I've read, the heatsink for this Patriot card is very hard to remove.

I'm thinking:

• a razor to "slice" off the heatsink from the thermal pad
• or a heatgun to "soften" up the pad and then maybe a razor

suggestions/thoughts? thanks

PS: I want to use the nvme heatsinks that comes with my Gigabyte aorus extreme motherboard

 

[aigomorla]

dont... just use the stock one as if you remove that heatsink, you can risk ripping the IC's and may also void your warrenty.

 

[bigboxes]

from the reviews I've read, the heatsink for this Patriot card is very hard to remove.

I'm thinking:

• a razor to "slice" off the heatsink from the thermal pad
• or a heatgun to "soften" up the pad and then maybe a razor

suggestions/thoughts? thanks

PS: I want to use the nvme heatsinks that comes with my Gigabyte aorus extreme motherboard

I put a heatsink on my Sabrent 2TB. I had to peel off a label. Totally worth it. Reduced temps by 10°. Do you have a link to your drive?

 

[kyklops]

Instead of a razor, I'd use dental floss.