(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); so what is the best way to remove the cpu heatspreader im trying to replace the thermal paste under it but tools i use won't cut the silicone also i use a hairdryer for about 1min and 30secs.

If you've got the money i would suggest & recommend something like a professional temperature controlled BGA rework station.
Or the cheap +risky alternative is a heat gun (paint stripper heat gun). As cos most hairdryers don't get hot enough.

Hmm or a temperature LED controlled heat gun, so you don't overheat burn or yeah accidentally melt the solder balls bellow the plate.

By the way, If i'm not mistaken. Heatspreader, is that the IHS plate? ->You must login or register to view this content.
Edit: Ha silly me ye i forgot IHS is short for Integrated Heat Spreader :derpina:

haha yea lol but i have seen a hairdryer been used by UltraNSC on youtube i was talking to him he used a nail file to pop it off but i was just wondering if there was any ways for the cpu but for the rsx i heated it up for 2 mins with the hairdryer and used a butter knife to pop it off lol.

Hmm i see, well i'm sorry i personally don't have experience that involves removing the IHS plates, lol. Yeah same i've seen some of those youtube videos too, but no experience or tips to share unfortunately. Sorry
But be carefull though man, not to damage the CPU chip oh & yourself.. knife, don't cut off a finger now

Maybe someone else reading this (YOU?) that has experienced and knowledge +May be kind enough & advise/share their input or give some tips, and yeah basically post here/help??
:p comeon someone help KAOS out, he's a nice guy that contributes & helps others out.. He deserves some help.

i think i teared up a bit

you don't use a hairdryer its not hot enough use a heat gun

worked for my rsx chip and the hairdyer does work it is just to heat the glue up or whatever it is.

ok good to know I was just always told its not hot enough... know what I think it was ylod that that was referred to maybe idk lol goodluck