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Socket back plate

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  • 18-08-2004 2:07pm
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    Thordon
    Registered Users Posts: 307 ✭✭


    I just finished my first build and it went fine, im using it now, but one thing is weighing on my mind. When I was putting the mobo in the case there was not enough space for the backplate of the cpu socket, when screwing it in I ended up with a slight bend in the board because of it :confused: , I was thinking maybe I could cut out a section of the case plate to make room for it, its a crappy case that I will upgrade in a while anyway so I dont mind wrecking it. What do you guys think?


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    #2
    BloodBath
    Registered Users Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    Yeah just cut it out using a dremmel or a jigsaw. It won't cause any trouble.


    BloodBath


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    ChipZilla
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭ChipZilla


    Yeah, you could just use a dremel to make a hole for it. Better than having a bend in the board...


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    ChipZilla
    Registered Users Posts: 954 ✭✭✭ChipZilla


    D'oh.


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    #5
    BKtje
    Registered Users Posts: 8,048 ✭✭✭BKtje


    If its only a slight bend it may be alright. I know i had a fairly obvious bend in my old XP system and had no side affects.


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