When swapping out mobo, do you need those foam pads for the backplate?

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  1. Posts : 598
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    When swapping out mobo, do you need those foam pads for the backplate?


    I currently have the thermaltake 2.0 pro all in one loop. The backplate pad, had these two sticky pads when I first installed it, well I want to switch to a better motherboard. Will I need new pads, or can I run without them, just screw the backplate that came with the thermaltake set to the new mobo without pads. The new motherboard is a sabertooth 990FX Gen 3 R2.0, pretty damn thick and solid. Because I sort of wanted to do this like....RIGHT NOW lol, and before I start taking apart my computer I need to be sure I can just mildly rip/remove the current ones, clean the plate and just screw it to the new mobo. While were on the subject how do I get the current plate off because they had glue on them. Do I rip them off, use some sort of remover? The pads under the big bold letter E.
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  2. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
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    Yes you do
    If you do not have any anymore just go to your local hardware store and get it

    It's Basically insulation tape double sided not the best picture but there are also grades of thickness and width to as well
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  3. Posts : 598
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Solarstarshines said:
    Yes you do
    If you do not have any anymore just go to your local hardware store and get it

    It's Basically insulation tape double sided not the best picture but there are also grades of thickness and width to as well
    Do you know the exact size?
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  4. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
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    i would go a 1/2 of a inch a inch would be a little big but when you go buy it you can tell by looking at it what size will work best for you
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  5. Posts : 598
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    I measured the size of the other backplate for the Intels, its 3.5mm long, 1.5mm wide, but I am not sure how thick. I am guessing 1mm. ? Also how do I remove the current thermal pad from current board without damaging it. I guess I wont build new rig today
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  6. Posts : 7,466
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    crankypenguin said:
    I measured the size of the other backplate for the Intels, its 3.5mm long, 1.5mm wide, but I am not sure how thick. I am guessing 1mm. ? Also how do I remove the current thermal pad from current board without damaging it. I guess I wont build new rig today
    Just pull it off and use your finger nail for the rest when i pulled mine it actually was stuck to the Backplate instead of the Board itself
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  7. Posts : 7,466
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    crankypenguin said:
    I measured the size of the other backplate for the Intels, its 3.5mm long, 1.5mm wide, but I am not sure how thick. I am guessing 1mm. ? Also how do I remove the current thermal pad from current board without damaging it. I guess I wont build new rig today
    Honestly as for thickness you don't need it to be that much 1mm like you said should work and again when purchasing it you will see what the different sizes are i went to homedepot for mine
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  8. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
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    I wouldn't worry about the double faced foam tape as long as you can still hold the back plate while snuging the pump/cooler your good. It's there to lightly hold the back plate in register. I agree that a roll of tape is handy to have around in any width and it's easy but sticky to cut.
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  9. Posts : 598
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    It's not very easy for me to just up and go to a store, I have to order it. I am disabled a bit guys
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  10. Posts : 7,466
    Windows 10 Home Premium 64bit sp1
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    crankypenguin said:
    It's not very easy for me to just up and go to a store, I have to order it. I am disabled a bit guys
    Very sorry about that gees i wish i could send you some by the time i get it to you probably have your rig finished

    it's not possible to reuse the old one's i have done this and it works
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