What is the metal piece that holds down the cpu to the scoket called?

[MaAK__]

To be more precise, this is what I mean> https://gyazo.com/7a4f0021b27993ea7737080650b4a904

 

[10tacle]

I don't think it has an official name. My motherboard manuals just call it a CPU retaining cover or bracket. I've also seen it called a load plate.

 

[GhislainG]

It's the load plate: http://www.intel.in/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/guides/4th-gen-core-lga1150-socket-guide.pdf

 

[MaAK__]

It's the load plate: http://www.intel.in/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/guides/4th-gen-core-lga1150-socket-guide.pdf

Where can you buy them?

 

[GhislainG]

I don't know; you could contact the motherboard manufacturer. How did you manage to break it?

 

[10tacle]

Where can you buy them?

I don't think they are generally for sale. Not even sure if they are actually replaceable (have never needed to find out though). Your best bet is get on the motherboard's support page and ask. Good luck.

 

[MaAK__]

I don't know; you could contact the motherboard manufacturer. How did you manage to break it?

Got one for free from my friend. It wasnt with it.

 

[GhislainG]

They can be replaced because they are held in place by screws, but finding a replacement may be difficult. A defective motherboard could become the donor.

 

[MaAK__]

They can be replaced because they are held in place by screws, but finding a replacement may be difficult. A defective motherboard could become the donor.

Nice to hear that.