Jorsh Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I currently own one of the original H50s, with the separate retention systems by socket type. To make a long story short, motherboard was bad. I obtained a new one, but thanks to the adhesive backing plate, I haven't been able to remove it. I inquired about a backplate, but was told to keep checking the online store for when the universal mount appears. Between having a lack of patience for whenever it'll appear on the store as well as concerns over the new universal mount (a lot of people seem to not like it), I've been trying to get my 1366 back plate removed so I can re-use it. Someone in one thread suggested trying to put the motherboard in a freezer and let it stay in for awhile to try and remove it, but I tried that and the plate still refuses to budge. Any ideas on how to remove it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonDa5 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Very carefully. Sorry that is all I can think of. I had to take the back plate off of mine and the same thing happened. I carefully took it off without breaking anything and my MB is fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightbulb Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 You could try a hair dryer or heatgun on a very low setting to warm up and soften the adhesive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlysir Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 If the hair dryer/heat-gun doesn't work try some Goo Gone and let it set for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorsh Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Very carefully. Sorry that is all I can think of. I had to take the back plate off of mine and the same thing happened. I carefully took it off without breaking anything and my MB is fine. Did you use anything to remove it? I've tried applying pressure slowly, but the adhesive is so strong that the plate doesn't even begin to come off. Trying to remove it via the freezer method even ended taking a couple of small chunks of skin from my thumb, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghawg71 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I used masking tape on mine. (remember that for future use)Been there, done that. Nothing like removing pcb traces with the sticky stuff on a $200 motherboard. :wtfman: WD-40 and a plastic putty knife works real good and it cleans up with rubbing alcohol nicely. Just take your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonDa5 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Did you use anything to remove it? Only my hands. Don't use sulfuric acid what ever you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorsh Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Hah, success! Used a screwdriver with a very thin flathead tip to easily pry it off the back (by placing the tip of the flathead between the Corsair backplate and the socket backplate). Thanks everyone for your suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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