Couldn't you just use the CPU IHS method of getting the heatspreaders off - that is, heat it up and suspend the module to fall off with gravity?

Anyhow, my eye is here squarely, and I am kicking myself for getting a new set of Reaper 1150 (my old set got hosed for no real reason grrr). I may be doing a quick RMA, if Newegg has the 92/9600s available..