Thermalright Ultra 120 eXtreme Backplate

[Nabobalis]

Well I RMA'ed my motherboard but the backplate was stuck on and I couldn't remove it so, I will need a new backplate for my heat sink, but where do I get a new backplate for it though?

Edit: would getting Arctic silver help or just keep using the paste that came with the heat sink?

[Nabobalis]

This or This ?

[Clunk]

Looks like the tekheads site is down for now, its a thermalright bolt thru kit for 775 that you want.

Edit: although you will probably end up with the old one back if they cant get it off

[Nabobalis]

I never guessed how strong the glue on the backplate would be, but I'm sure with a screw drivr they could pry it off

[badger]

I had the same problem, it was stuck on tight. Got my fingers under there and tore it off.

[Agent]

If you warm it up first it will come off a lot easier (been there, done that too )

[Nabobalis]

Warm it up? Hair-drier? Warm room? Still hopefully scan can pull it off, don't want it to affect my RMA though.

[Clunk]

The trick is to not peel off the sticky backing in the first place

[Nabobalis]

But with it peeled off, the whole heatsink fits alot better.

[Clunk]

[Nabobalis]

Laugh all you want.