Removing Motherboard Backplate

Slynet · 25 Feb 2011 at 22:40

Hey. I recently purchased a Noctua NH-D14, so I was just wondering how do I go about removing the CPU backplate on the back of the motherboard? I have a ASUS P5Q Deluxe, apperantly I'm required to remove this x-clamp before I fit the custom one. I have already tried removing it but it's seems stuck on there real good, I didn't want to damage the board.

Cheers.

Brian8bit · 25 Feb 2011 at 22:54

You could try warming the area with a hair dryer so the glue gets gummy and more pliable. Although you could be there all day trying to get it to a temperature where it becomes pliable.

I do know that I used a jewellers screwdriver once to remove a backing plate that was stuck on. Scratched the board to bits, but it still works. Note: I am not advising you to do this. You could knacker your board.

PhillyDee · 25 Feb 2011 at 23:16

Twist it if you can. This helps break the bond.
This is why I do not stick them on! Or if I do its only with just enough to get it to stay there.

23JMZ07 · 26 Feb 2011 at 03:21

Pry with fingers only!
Ive seen so many horror stories of clever people using flat tip screw drivers and going straight through 5 or 6 traces on the back of the board.

Hairdrier and twisting slightly should get it off