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‎07-07-2024 08:20 PM

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Product: HP Compaq 8000 Elite Base Model Convertible Minitower PC

So i bought a used HP 8000 elite tower off eBay that didn't have a motherboard but did come with the original heatsink, after getting it and buying a new motherboard ive noticed the motherboard doesn't have a backplate to screw the heatsink into. i bought a universal backplate and the screws on the heatsink were too big and wouldn't screw in. my question is where can i get the original backplate for this motherboard? The parts number for the motherboard is 536445-01 if it helps. I've been searching for days and haven't found a single one. All the replacement motherboards for this tower i can find don't have them either so I'm completely stumped. Hopefully someone here can help me with this because i really want to get this system running again. Thanks in advance

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‎07-08-2024 09:00 AM

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@irichards1999,

 

Welcome to our HP community forum!

 

An HP Compaq 8000 Elite Base Model Convertible Minitower PC:

 

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And unless I misunderstand you, the motherboard does not have a backplate:

 

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The OEM heatsink screws directly onto the bottom of the CMT case.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


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