uninstalling CPU cooler - Backplate

[metricman]

Hello everyone,
I'm going to be changing my CNPS8900 quiet CPU cooler for a CM hyper evo 212 and am going to try to sell the old one. Problem is though, the loading block is stuck (with double-sided tape) to the motherboard and I can't take it off. Is there some chemical I should use or should I just brute force it? Also, I've never sold anything on the internet before and I've already threw out the box for the CNPS8900 quiet, although I still have all the parts (manual, intel/amd socket, etc) and it's only 3 months old. What are your thoughts?

 

[Nicolay Setre]

If its just mere tape thats holding it, then there shouldn't be any need for tools or chemicals to remove it. Just gently nudge it off starting in 1 corner. (if you are super confident about being steady on your hands, and can garantee yourself that you won't let it touch the motherboard, then you could use a mini size knife just to weaken a small portion of the tape so it gives after more easily). But do not scratch the motherboard with the knife ^^