a64 heatsink retention mechanism how do you remove it

[jkresh]

just go an asrock a64 board (temp until the k8n-e is available) and want to attach my slk948 so I need to remove the stock retention mechanism. On the neo it was attached with screws on the asrock there are 4 white plastic pins, any ideea how to remove it without damaging the pins?

 

[chr6]

hmm, if its anything like the asus k8v, its held on by adhesive which can be removed slowly and carefully. you can put a flathead screwdriver between plate and board and gently pry them apart. worth a try, but im not 100% sure that's the case.

 

[jkresh]

doesnt have a backplate, just the top peice that i am talking about (the peice the heatsink connects to, that surounds the socket).

 

[jkresh]

bracket appears to be made by thermaltake, not sure if that will help anyone with solving my problem

 

[chr6]

i took a look at the picture, and i believe you pull those white tabs upward and the mechanism should pop off.

 

[jkresh]

got it, ended up using a torx screw driver to push them through the bottom then pulled with a needlenose pliers, pain in the neck but it works. Thanks