How do I remove the Tuniq Tower 120 backplate?

[nullpointerus]

I ordered the Tuniq Tower 120 and found it did not fit in my case with the side fan. Long story short: I'm in the process of removing the Tuniq. But the backplate will not come off.

Any advice for removing this backplate?



(rant)

Who the **** would design an expensive multi-socket HSF with a nonremovable backplate?

What next, water-soluable car paint? sunglasses that melt in the sun?

Can I interest anyone in a set of speakers that have metallic bonding material on the plugs?

 

[johnnq1]

try alcohol?

 

[nullpointerus]

Thanks, I'll give that a try and get back to you.

 

[aigomorla]

why would you want to remove the backplate?

It can be reused with almost any sink, and its a really good backplate.

If its because you cant fit screws though them, get a drill and drill the hole bigger on the backplate.

I use one on my watercooled rigs, and i love it. The only backplate i prefer over it is the sycthe and swiftech backplate which have larger holes for bigger bolts.

 

[nullpointerus]

I need to use the stock Intel cooler for a while, and it has push-pins instead of screws.

Putting nonremoval adhesive on computer cooling components is stupid, especially when the only purpose of the adhesive is to hold a backplate in place for a few minutes while the Tuniq is being installed or reinstalled. I repeat, it's a really stupid idea. The HSF itself is excellent, though.

Anyway, I removed the backplate...literally. The adhesive is still stuck to the motherboard.

Whatever works...

 

[Navid]

You make it sound like you had no choice but to use the adhesive!
Did you not have to remove a cover from the sticky part? Could you not have installed without removing that layer?

 

[JEDIYoda]

Originally posted by: nullpointerus
I need to use the stock Intel cooler for a while, and it has push-pins instead of screws.

Putting nonremoval adhesive on computer cooling components is stupid, especially when the only purpose of the adhesive is to hold a backplate in place for a few minutes while the Tuniq is being installed or reinstalled. I repeat, it's a really stupid idea. The HSF itself is excellent, though.

Anyway, I removed the backplate...literally. The adhesive is still stuck to the motherboard.

Whatever works...

Aactually you would be suprised how many newbs can`t install the tuniq without something to hold the backplate in place!!

 

[nullpointerus]

1. It's my fault for following the product's instructions.
2. They had no choice but to use nonremovable adhesive.

I'm stunned by the sheer brilliance of these responses.

/sarcasm

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: nullpointerus


1. It's my fault for following the product's instructions.
2. They had no choice but to use nonremovable adhesive.

I'm stunned by the sheer brilliance of these responses.

/sarcasm

im not flaming you. Just wanted to know a reason why you wanted to remove the backplate.

Anyhow glad you got it off. You can wipe the residue off with some isopropyl or mineral spirit. That should clean it up nicely.

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: nullpointerus

2. They had no choice but to use nonremovable adhesive.

Would you please explain what you mean by that?

I am curious because this cooler is something I may order some day. But, I would never order it if I have to stick it to my motherboard!

Was there no peel-off piece of paper covering the adhesive part that you had to remove in order to stick it to the motherboard?

Could you not have just placed it on the back, without removing the peel-off layer, and installed with the motherboard outside the case and then installed the motherboard?

Edit:
Nevermind,

Instructions

The instructions ask you to stick it to the motherboard!
That is a shame they have written it that way.

 

[nullpointerus]

I apologize for my short temper.

I thought you were trying to blame me for it instead of just asking an honest question.

Yes, there's a sticker covering the adhesive--but the instructions don't even give a warning about the adhesive.

The thermal pad didn't leave any residue because the pad is still stuck to the bottom of the motherboard. I drenched the pad with alcohol, thinking it would come off, but it did not even loosen. The only adhesive that loosened was between the thermal pad and its backplate...

 

[WoodButcher]

Originally posted by: nullpointerus
I ordered the Tuniq Tower 120 and found it did not fit in my case with the side fan. Long story short: I'm in the process of removing the Tuniq. But the backplate will not come off.

Any advice for removing this backplate?



(rant)

Who the **** would design an expensive multi-socket HSF with a nonremovable backplate?

What next, water-soluable car paint? sunglasses that melt in the sun?

Can I interest anyone in a set of speakers that have metallic bonding material on the plugs?

ha-ha! I did that once too.
Mine was thermaltake. The only good part of the TT water system is the backplate. I used door and window weatherstrip to replace the foam tape i destroyed getting it off and since used it again and again.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

blowdryer/screwdriver very slowly
pry it off

 

[zagood]

Blowdryer, yes. Screwdriver, no. I used a credit-card type thing (Imperial Palace player's card). While it probably took a little longer, I didn't have to worry about scoring the motherboard. Mine was the Asus SilentSquare. Ugh.

-z

 

[audscott]

I took mine off: What a BIATCH!! I pried by hand on each side of the bracket, working it off. Not a task for the faint of heart. Use just enough force to feel the bracket give ever so slight on each side. I've heard of freezing working well too, but I haven't tried that.

I put the bracket on another board, this time I used electrical tape backing and packing tape to hold the bracket in place.

Take to easy, I mean it!!

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
blowdryer/screwdriver very slowly
pry it off

I scored a mobo onceand ruined it heh.

 

[lamere]

I have this exact problem also but dont have a hair dryer as no one in my family uses one

so im stuck with this problem also

what about agent orange or something then spraying the residue off with contact cleaner?

 

[nerp]

Hmm. If there comes a time I decide to swap out my mobo, I'll be facing this situation too. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I have no reason to replace my IP35-E anytime soon.

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: lamere
I have this exact problem also but dont have a hair dryer as no one in my family uses one

so im stuck with this problem also

what about agent orange or something then spraying the residue off with contact cleaner?

the iso or contact cleaner is for the residue thats left over.

The hard part will be prying the sticky thing off the backplate.

And HOLY COW! talk about thread revival.

 

[lamere]

Originally posted by: aigomorla

Originally posted by: lamere
I have this exact problem also but dont have a hair dryer as no one in my family uses one

so im stuck with this problem also

what about agent orange or something then spraying the residue off with contact cleaner?

the iso or contact cleaner is for the residue thats left over.

The hard part will be prying the sticky thing off the backplate.

And HOLY COW! talk about thread revival.

LOL

sorry bout that

well i need to change CPU coolers and for the life of me this backplate is on like superglue, what a PITA

i googled the problem and here comes this thread

if the backplate will hold a thermalright hr-01, great, but the work involved just to see if the screw threads are the same almost makes it not worth the effort ugh

i tried to remove it before but no avail and just put the pc back together. this was for a different reason altogether though

still in the same situation

bummer - i'm ready to write sunbeam and see what they say.

probably hit and miss on getting a response though.

 

[Gillbot]

Borrow or go buy a cheap hairdryer.

 

[lamere]

Originally posted by: Gillbot
Borrow or go buy a cheap hairdryer.

i'm doing just that. hopefully it will work. i looked at heat guns yesterday and they were all in excess of $50.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I just recently purchased some Tuniq Tower 120s, would it be advisable to NOT remove the paper covering the adhesive pad, and just attach it as-is that way?

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry
I just recently purchased some Tuniq Tower 120s, would it be advisable to NOT remove the paper covering the adhesive pad, and just attach it as-is that way?

Absolutely

 

[aigomorla]

Originally posted by: lamere

Originally posted by: Gillbot
Borrow or go buy a cheap hairdryer.

i'm doing just that. hopefully it will work. i looked at heat guns yesterday and they were all in excess of $50.

be very careful with heat guns.

If you apply too much heat you could melt the solder on a cap or worse. :X