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6/16/12 at 11:31pm

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Pictured is my board, i broke the white pin and spring that holds the passive heatsink onto the north bridge chip. Can i buy a new one somewhere?

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6/16/12 at 11:34pm

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I'm sure the motherboard manufacturer would be glad to give you a replacement.

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6/16/12 at 11:34pm

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contact gigabyte or go by an aftermarket heat sink like this one http://ncix.com/products/?sku=18623&vpn=ZM%2DNBF47&manufacture=ZALMAN%20TECH there are better one and this one might not use the 2 pin diagnel but this is the idea

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6/16/12 at 11:34pm

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if you want help looking for aftermarket one i can help just sak

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6/16/12 at 11:36pm

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could fix it with a bolt and nut also just use some plastic washers so you dont short anything.

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6/16/12 at 11:36pm

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Plastic-Spring-Lock-Mount-Pin-for-PC-PCB-VGA-Video-Card-Fan-Heatsink-Cooler-/170845297421?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item27c72c5b0d#ht_1223wt_754

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6/17/12 at 12:07am

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I sent gigabyte an inquiry about getting a replacement piece, but they usually take a while to respond.

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6/17/12 at 2:47am

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Just buy another nb heatsink....

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6/17/12 at 2:51am

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Beware, aftermarket heatsinks will void your warranty! Get another plastic pin from a different motherboard OR contact manufacturer and get one.

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