Hi, I'll keep this as straight to the point as I can. As the title points out, my ryzen 7 3700x is stuck to the stock cooler heatsink(wraith prism cooler). I have not been able to successfully take off the cpu from the heatsink. I have several tools at my disposal including a dual mode heat gun (750 and 1100 degree F), 70% isopropyl alcohol, floss, qtips, flat head screwdriver, and a hair dryer. I've tried using a the floss method of trying to get in between the cpu and the heatsink, but I just can't seem to get it to work. Perhaps theres a certain technique to it? Anyways, I'm worried about using the heat gun as I've heard that if not used properly, I risk damaging the cpu. If you recommend using the heat gun, what is the proper way to do so and is the lower setting of the heat gun I own too hot? I'm afraid to use the hair dryer since I've heard something about ionized particles damaging the cpu? ANY help would be appreciated to get this stupid heatsink off.
EDIT : here’s a picture of them View: https://imgur.com/a/1EBBqyH
EDIT : here’s a picture of them View: https://imgur.com/a/1EBBqyH