About the "knower" disappearing during vipassana
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The distinction between idea and experience falls away. Samsara and Nibbana are actually seen / known to be one thing. It just happens. Concepts and questions no longer hold one's attention for long.
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Knower dissapears when "knowing" disappears.
How to achieve this?
Complicated answer is: with stopping craving.
Simple answer is: with calming of the mind and letting go completely.
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