Removing Xigmatek backplate from P6T Deluxe...

2009-12-21 11:01:01

#1

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

The double sided tape Xigmatek supplies to install the backplate sure is epic good stuff, much better quality than I expected.

Its so well stuck I am having little difficulty removing it again.

I am open for ideas. Freezer is not an option as I don't want to risk the health of the board.

I am leaning towards hot air blower, but lets keep that as final resort. So... thoughts?

tape in all 4 corners between mobo and the plate labeled 775 (double sided backplate can be used in S775 too, hence the confusing 775).

https://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00194/5444635.jpg

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2009-12-21 11:04:21

#2

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|6258|The Mitten

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
The double sided tape Xigmatek supplies to install the backplate sure is epic good stuff, much better quality than I expected.

Its so well stuck I am having little difficulty removing it again.

I am open for ideas. Freezer is not an option as I don't want to risk the health of the board.

I am leaning towards hot air blower, but lets keep that as final resort. So... thoughts?

tape in all 4 corners between mobo and the plate labeled 775 (double sided backplate can be used in S775 too, hence the confusing 775).

http://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00194/5444635.jpg

Just curious, why is freezing worse for the board than hot air?

EE (hats

2009-12-21 11:06:03

#3

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

Morpheus wrote:
Just curious, why is freezing worse for the board than hot air?

I can protect the rest of the board from heat, but not from cold. Condensation is something to think about as well when freezing hw.

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2009-12-21 11:07:53

#4

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|6966|67.222.138.85

I can't really see the tape, but maybe soak it in Goo Gone?

2009-12-21 11:43:12

#5

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6713|The Twilight Zone

Put a dry cloth over it and then iron it until its warm enough to be removed

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2009-12-21 11:43:34

#6

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6892

put it in the microwave

2009-12-21 11:50:14

#7

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

.Sup wrote:
Put a dry cloth over it and then iron it until its warm enough to be removed

Sounds about same as the hot air blower. The one at work is decently adjsutable. I'll try that. (I don't own iron)

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2009-12-21 12:02:52

#8

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6713|The Twilight Zone

GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
.Sup wrote:
Put a dry cloth over it and then iron it until its warm enough to be removed
Sounds about same as the hot air blower. The one at work is decently adjsutable. I'll try that. (I don't own iron)

But the blower will need longer to make it warm enough for removal making it more possible for pcb to melt. With iron however the heat is applied directly to the backplate making it hotter sooner.

2009-12-21 12:19:12

#9

Monkey Spanker: Show it to the nice monkey.; +284|6511|England

Use ice cubes for a localised area freeze.

Quote of the year so far "Fifa 11 on the other hand... shiny things for mongos "-mtb0minime

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2009-12-21 13:01:03

#10

CrazeD: Member; +368|6932|Maine

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Just put some hot air on it, it'll come off easy.

2009-12-21 13:38:26

#11

Microwave: _; +515|6914|Loughborough Uni / Leeds, UK

Why are you taking it off? What are you upgrading?!

2009-12-21 14:11:46

#12

IrishGrimReaper: Field Marshal | o |; +142|6980|Ireland | Monaghan

james@alienware wrote:
Why are you taking it off? What are you upgrading?!

Looks like he's removing the bracket to get the CPU out to clean it and to use a different paste. (I sure hope you didn't do that "upgrade???" you were talking about Panzer).

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2009-12-21 14:23:09

#13

presidentsheep: Back to the Fuhrer; +208|6220|Places 'n such

Vodka?
Disolves most glues and i dont see how the alcohol could damage anything as long as the board was carefully dried after and no electricty put through it for a while.

I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.

2009-12-21 16:32:37

#14

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6950|Devon, England

presidentsheep wrote:
Vodka?
Disolves most glues and i dont see how the alcohol could damage anything as long as the board was carefully dried after and no electricty put through it for a while.

Are you Russian..?

2009-12-21 16:43:38

#15

13urnzz: Banned; +5,830|6757

FFLink wrote:
presidentsheep wrote:
Vodka?
Disolves most glues and i dont see how the alcohol could damage anything as long as the board was carefully dried after and no electricty put through it for a while.
Are you Russian..?

yeah don't rush it, take your time. and i'd go with ethanol first.

2009-12-21 19:11:01

#16

Sup3r_Dr4gon: Boat sig is not there anymore; +214|6586|Australia

Why do you need to remove it? Unless you're changing the motherboard itself, can't you just leave it stuck on the back while you swap out CPUs/thermal paste/cases/whatever?

2009-12-21 20:04:54

#17

-Whiteroom-: Pineapplewhat; +572|6918|BC, Canada

Sup3r_Dr4gon wrote:
can't you just leave it stuck on the back while you swap out CPUs/thermal paste/cases/whatever?

This if you can, I recently destroyed one of my 775 mobos getting the back plate off, if your new cooler has the same threading on the hardware, just use that or swap hardware if possible.

2009-12-21 22:23:38

#18

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

IrishGrimReaper wrote:
james@alienware wrote:
Why are you taking it off? What are you upgrading?!
Looks like he's removing the bracket to get the CPU out to clean it and to use a different paste. (I sure hope you didn't do that "upgrade???" you were talking about Panzer).

EVGA Classified and 3x2GB Dominator GT 1866MHz kit. I also ordered ASUS xonar dx. I want backplate off to sell the board and keep the cooler. Of course I can change paste with it on dooooooh, do you guys think I am idiot?

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-12-21 22:26:49)

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2009-12-22 00:38:10

#19

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

Success :>

https://www.aijaa.com/img/b/00009/5445678.jpg

No heat or cold was used. more like sharp blades.

PS. that residue is just soft glue, which I removed from one of the corners for demonstration.

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-12-22 00:38:54)

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2009-12-22 01:34:24

#20

IrishGrimReaper: Field Marshal | o |; +142|6980|Ireland | Monaghan

Classified is a-ok

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2009-12-22 02:06:17

#21

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

IrishGrimReaper wrote:
Classified is a-ok

It better be far more than just ok, its best LGA1366 board.

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2009-12-22 03:23:20

#22

IrishGrimReaper: Field Marshal | o |; +142|6980|Ireland | Monaghan

How much did you get it for? And pics??? Glad you didn't go 1156 tbh.

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2009-12-22 03:28:21

#23

GC_PaNzerFIN: Work and study @ Technical Uni; +528|6674|Finland

IrishGrimReaper wrote:
How much did you get it for? And pics??? Glad you didn't go 1156 tbh.

its shiny new so about 400€ for the Classy. Pics when I get back from holidays in Asia

btw, anyone think it would be good idea to update our PC assembly guide with i7 stuff?

Last edited by GC_PaNzerFIN (2009-12-22 03:30:17)

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