URGENT: Removing Xigmatek Backplate

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usapatriot

Discussion Starter · Mar 11, 2009

Hello,

I am RMA'ing my motherboard and need to remove everything off of it. I had installed a xigmatek backplate for my S1283. As you know, the backplate has some adhesive that holds it to the back along with some screws. I can't pry the plate off without exerting force which I think would damage the motherboard. How should I go about removing the backplate in a safe way?

Thank you!

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d3v0

· #2 · Mar 11, 2009

Just do it slowly, wriggle it back and forth. Twist it. It takes some time but it will come off. Chances are that the adhesive pad will stick to the motherboard.

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jacksknight

· #3 · Mar 11, 2009

Put the mobo in the freezer for a few hours then pop it off. You could use alcohol to remove the adhesive too.

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usapatriot

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 11, 2009

Argh, I keep wiggling it and stuff but I'm flexing the mobo and get scared when i hear something crackle. I don't want to break it.

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usapatriot

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 11, 2009

Alright, I got it off, there's a big chunk of adhesive still on the board.

I hope I did not damage the board with all the man handling I did.

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jacksknight

· #6 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by usapatriot

Alright, I got it off, there's a big chunk of adhesive still on the board.

I hope I did not damage the board with all the man handling I did.

I doubt it, the board can flex quite a bit without being damaged.

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d3v0

· #7 · Mar 11, 2009

Mine was fine, let me tell you I flexed it alot.

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N0rmal

· #8 · Mar 11, 2009

Next time use some fishing line. Works like a charm.....

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foldslikepaper

· #9 · Mar 11, 2009

A hairdryer works wonders.

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ichiveritas

· #10 · Mar 11, 2009

I refrained from using the adhesive for this reason.

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Papa.Smurf

· #11 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by N0rmal

Next time use some fishing line. Works like a charm.....

lol that's exactly what i did using a bit of alcohol.

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