The backing plate is the section that holds the straightening plate in place. Choose your model type from; MK4, MK3.1b, MK3 and Salon. The backing plate is often damaged when replacing a thermal fuse or heater.
Please see the video guide at the bottom of the page for fitting instructions on how to open a ghd and where the thermal fuse is situated.
GHD Thermal Fuse fitting instructions and how to open a MK3 model ghd.