Intel push pin problem

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Ok so ive had the PC in my sig for a few months but only got around today to buying/trying to install a new cooler. Its an Akasa AK 965.

The problem is that i took out the stock cooler, though it was a small Cooler Master one instead of a stock intel.

I couldnt get the push pins to go in, but ive just noticed that there are little threaded screws in the 4 holes. - the Cooler Master had a screw in design as apposed to the push pin set up.

So basically i need to know if there is any way to get rid of them? did i take the original heatsink out wrong?

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Cheers
Conal

 

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I know theyre meant to be empty a pity theyre not.

the mobos still in the case, so i can see if theres anything behind those screws.

Ill try to have a more serious attempt with those pliers

 

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good thing i went to get some food. what a pain, really not in the mood at the moment. guess ill do it later sometime.

Thats one really stupid design, the cooler weighs nothing at all. damn you cooler masters!

thanks Philly

 

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so how long will it take to take the mobo out and put it back?? the last time i put a mobo in/out was my the pc before this, and that was based on an AMD Athlon 2500+....