Abit K8 backplate cracked

[imported_Kane]

I have an Abit AX8 MB and the backplate for the (939 socket) processor heatsink was cracked.

Anyone know where I can purchase a standart K8 backplate? I heard that that it is made out of metal and not the cheaply made plastic type.

 

[Whiznot]

Thermalright sells a replacement K8 backplate and I have seen it on Jab-tech's site for about $4. However, it is difficult to find on Jab-tech's site.

http://www.jab-tech.com/catalog/Thermal...t_K8_motherboard_backplate_p_2698.html

 

[imported_Kane]

Thank you for your reply Whiznot. Your link points to a backplate for
a Gigabyte K8 (socket 754/939/940) motherboards. Will this fit a AX8 MB?

 

[ChineseDemocracyGNR]

http://www.abit-usa.com/abitparts/cpu_holder.php

Not sure they have what you want, but I would call them.

 

[Whiznot]

I assume that your cracked backplate is plastic and that a metal replacement would be preferable. You may wish to email Jab-tech to see if Thermalright's backplate will work on your MB. I am almost certain the Thermalright backplate will work based on the following. A standard backplate that fits sockets 754, 939 and 940 is supplied with a Zalman CPU cooler for AMD motherboards. According to Zalman this standard backplate fits both Gigabyte and Abit boards. In short, I think that AMD backplate size is standardized for sockets 754, 939 and 940.