How to remove the socket retention on the Asus K8V Deluxe?

I removed the black thing already but there is a metal plate at the bottom of the motherboard.

How do I remove that?

I want to install the Zalman heatsink.

QUOTE (Manoj @ Oct 17 2003, 08:00 AM) How to remove the socket retention on the Asus K8V Deluxe?

I removed the black thing already but there is a metal plate at the bottom of the motherboard.

How do I remove that?

I want to install the Zalman heatsink.
Just gently pry it off. It's got a sticky foam back that's holding it to the board.

"Very gently" are the key words here. Try pushing it thru the motherboard at the posts with a screwdriver first. If you are going to pry it use something plastic like a credit card because there are traces on the motherboard that can be damage if you break one in the process of prying it off.

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I just installed a zalman hs on a sk8n. I gently pushed on the posts and the backplate slowly released from the motherboard. I just wanted to mention that I did not tighten the screws until the bracket met the brass nipples. The heatsink felt more than tight enough with about 1/8 inch of screw thread exposed.
The heatsink i used was the 7000a all copper monster.

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QUOTE (flatus[TDM] @ Oct 21 2003, 01:23 PM) I just installed a zalman hs on a sk8n. I gently pushed on the posts and the backplate slowly released from the motherboard. I just wanted to mention that I did not tighten the screws until the bracket met the brass nipples. The heatsink felt more than tight enough with about 1/8 inch of screw thread exposed.
The heatsink i used was the 7000a all copper monster.
beautifull beast, that Zalman is

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QUOTE (infiltrator @ Oct 22 2003, 02:29 AM) QUOTE (flatus[TDM),Oct 21 2003, 01:23 PM] I just installed a zalman hs on a sk8n.  I gently pushed on the posts and the backplate slowly released from the motherboard.  I just wanted to mention that I did not tighten the screws until the bracket met the brass nipples.  The heatsink felt more than tight enough with about 1/8 inch of screw thread exposed. 
The heatsink i used was the 7000a all copper monster.
beautifull beast, that Zalman is
Don't care for the Zalman much, but it is quiet.

im loving my 7000-cu. 29c-38c temp range. nice and quiet as well.

i was really nervous installing it though, having to remove the retention system on my GA-K8NNxp. but it went smooth and easy. just my hands were shaking, all that stuff was expencive.