Quote Originally Posted by GeorgeB View Post
Ok, I am pretty sure this is a copper top heatsink. However, the question that I have, is how to you remove the copper? I have tried, and it is not budging to well.


Bottom is copper, fins are usually aluminum. Somethimes the whole thing is nickel plated too, and almost looks like stainless. I usually separate the copper. Clamp the copper bottom in a vise and bust off the fins. I use an air chisel, but you could also use a hammer chisel or even a large screwdriver. The fins usually come off easy.