Use gentle pressure to slightly twist the heatsink back and forth on top of the chipset. If the heat is high enough, the thermal compound should be loose and the heatsink will come right off. If not, continue heating with the method is step.
Installing a Chipset Cooler
By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide
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