Switching CPU fan

[Andrej_11]

Good afternon! I own a pre-built HP pavilion 500 420nc computer and after I switched my CPU to i7 4790, I found out that I need a new CPU cooler as well. Since theres not too much place inside the case, I bought Be quiet pure rock slim and after the cooler came I found out that it uses the "intel plastic clips" to be mount, however, there are 4screws needed to mount a fan to my motherboard. Is there any way to remove the plastic clips without damaging them and maybe try putting the same screws to the new cooler or should I return it?
Thanks

 

[Rogue Leader]

Good afternon! I own a pre-built HP pavilion 500 420nc computer and after I switched my CPU to i7 4790, I found out that I need a new CPU cooler as well. Since theres not too much place inside the case, I bought Be quiet pure rock slim and after the cooler came I found out that it uses the "intel plastic clips" to be mount, however, there are 4screws needed to mount a fan to my motherboard. Is there any way to remove the plastic clips without damaging them and maybe try putting the same screws to the new cooler or should I return it?
Thanks

If you remove the motherboard you can likely remove the backing plate that has those screw mounts in it, then use the plastic clips. Otherwise return it and get a screw mount one, as if you remove the clips and use screws it will likely put too much tension on it.