Thinking about IHS removal

[Tibdrvr12020]

I know I should search but how do you remove the IHS from core 2's and AMD's because I do notice a variance in temps on cores on dual core setups and I'd like to eliminate that problem. I've never done it because I am afraid of wrecking the processor. all the processors are out of warranty so I'm not worried about that and I'd like to see if I can OC better doing that. but a guide would be nice on the subject.

 

[Xilikon]

I believe C2D IHS is soldered so you may need to use a heating gun at the right temperature to melt the solder and pry it off. There are big chances to damage it IMHO so your best bet is to lap it instead of removing.

 

[quadnad]

C'mon guy, you don't bother to search the forum and ask a question that has probably been asked in a hundred different threads, but you don't even bother to google it?!

Core 2 Duo specific:
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/402/1/

A64 specific:
http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/a64-ihs-removal.php