• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Are you having HotKey issues? Click here for tips and tricks.
HP Recommended
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

1 REPLY 1
HP Recommended

@irichards1999,

 

Welcome to our HP community forum!

 

An HP Compaq 8000 Elite Base Model Convertible Minitower PC:

 

NonSequitur777_1-1720450695106.png

 

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

 

NonSequitur777_0-1720450658681.png

 

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

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777


† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.