What's the best way to remove the master link plate after it's pressed on?

[MattR]

Here's my dilema:
I always have trouble getting the master link plate off after it has been pressed on. I use a chain press tool which is great for pressing the master link together. However, when it comes time to disassemble the chain... that outer plate is a pain to get off. Also, if you over drive the plate slighter during assembly and want to back it off a little bit... what's the best method to use?

My current method is typically to take a big screw driver and try to pry the plate from side-to-side. Slowly, I get it to walk its way off of the master link pins. Since this may cause the oring seals to get damaged, there has to be a better method.

What do you guys do?