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This thread stands well on its own, but for background info (i.e. why I asked), you have to refer to the linked threads, in post#1.
BTW, it's ZIF (Zero Insertion Force).
I proposed cutting a lot more of it earlier, but it's really not that wise:
http://forums.procooling.com/vbb/sho...t=cpu+backside