Heat Sink Shorting Mobo

[gogosuperflow]

So I recently decided to upgrade from the stock intel cooler, and bought this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-
because it wasn't too expensive and seemed good enough for what I need. After installing it though the computer wouldn't boot, everything was powering up, but no boot. I assume the backplate is somehow shorting the mobo, and I was hoping you guys might have some tips on how to solve this.

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Is the backplate hitting any contacts on the motherboard?

 

[tungureanu]

1. pics
2. electrical tape

 

[OptyTrooper]

It seems unlikely it is shorting if you have stand-offs do have it clamped down really tight.

 

[gogosuperflow]

Sorry for the delay, I forgot I had posted in here. I attempted to remount it, and am still experiencing the same issue, the only explanation is the Heat Sink, because the I plugged the stock cooler back in and it booted just fine. It looks as though the plate may be just barely contacting the metal.

So a good option would be to try placing electrical tape on the points where contact could occur?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Yes, electrical tape could work for a temporary solution.

 

[gogosuperflow]

Would the tape degrade over time? or is there another reason you consider it as only short term?

 

[ATMINSIDE]

Electrical tape can be sloppy, grab some adhesive foam pad for long-term