Cooler Plate Removal
Step1. GIGABYTE GA-965P-DQ6 Step 2. “Crazy Cool” Cooler Plate
Step 3. Remove the 3 screws using a “cross-slot” screw driver Step 4. Use a pair of needle-nose pliers or similar tool on the push pin.
Step 5. Squeeze on the push pin enough so that only the cooler plate gets freed.

Step 6. The cooler plate is freed while the push pin is still in tact and clasping the motherboard firmly.

Step 7. Removal of the Cooler Plate complete. Step 8. After removing the “Crazy Cool” Cooler Plate, aftermarket heatsinks such as XP-120, SI-120, and Ultra-120 can be installed.