TimeLord84 Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have a major problem.. when i reapplied thermal paste to my gpu today on the np9370 the 3rd heatsink screw broke off inside the thread! I'm currently running my system on 3 gpu heatsink screws, and thank god my temperatures are still extremely good under load (better than before). Any thoughts and suggestion on this problem will be greatly appreciated. Does anyone know about those posts the screws actually screw into? Are they apart of the graphics card? Can they be changed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted December 22, 2012 Founder Share Posted December 22, 2012 I run mine on two screws and temps are fine as well. any attempt to use a dremel to remove the screw might damage the card.. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted December 22, 2012 Founder Share Posted December 22, 2012 I have a major problem.. when i reapplied thermal paste to my gpu today on the np9370 the 3rd heatsink screw broke off inside the thread! I'm currently running my system on 3 gpu heatsink screws, and thank god my temperatures are still extremely good under load (better than before). Any thoughts and suggestion on this problem will be greatly appreciated. Does anyone know about those posts the screws actually screw into? Are they apart of the graphics card? Can they be changed? The back plate can be removed and you can purchase a new one from RJTech or other dealers online like eurocom. Sent from my GT-N7000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimeLord84 Posted December 24, 2012 Author Share Posted December 24, 2012 Thanks for the info. Funny thing is my temps are the lowest ones I've ever had.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Brian Posted December 24, 2012 Founder Share Posted December 24, 2012 Well then I guess it works out fine lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krashkource Posted December 27, 2012 Share Posted December 27, 2012 Since your heatsink has four screw locations as long as you don't loose another on the same side you should be fine. The opposite corners (Upper Left to Lower Right) should give you enough tension to keep things cooled properly. I would still replace it if given the chance. You could also try and use a fine screw extractor. They do sell some kits for working with watches and that should help you get the broken piece out without having to replace the backplate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn880 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Yeah screw extractor as mentioned or get a new GPU spreader also known as an x-bracket: GPU Spreader x Bracket w Screws for MXM 3 0B AMD HD69X0M 79XXM 89XXM VGA Modules | eBay or GPU Spreader / X-Bracket for MXM 3.0b NVIDIA GTX and Quadro VGA Modules | eBay (don't forget you need a new screw as well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerinstinct Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 i had this issue before, what i did was remove the rubber foot on the bottom and put another screw in the same hole and screwed it in and then the broken part should be visible on the other side and i got a piler and kept rotating the broken part till it past all the way thru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bn880 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 ^ Usually when you do something like that the two opposing screws/threads will lock each other though. Maybe if you're lucky and their contact surfaces catch while rotating, yes, the opposing screw will turn out the broken one. Edit: Ooh, if you can find a small enough drill bit though, and are careful enough, you can easily drill+turn out the broken piece from the back side, similar to Killerinstinct's suggestion above, but use a drill bit and precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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