CPU stuck in ZIF socket.

[cdperry]

Hi -

I recently installed and removed a ThermalTake Spark 7 cooler from my Abit IS7 board. When I lifted up the arm of the ZIF socket to get the CPU out, the CPU remained locked in the socket - I can't remove it. Any advice would be much appreciated - thanks!

chris

 

[GTaudiophile]

Welcome to AT forums...and nice tripple post

 

[WarmAndSCSI]

I'd say just try to gently pry it out. I'm guessing some of the pins were bent when you inserted it, and it's now stuck because of the bent pins.

 

[Harabecw]

I'd go to the store and have them take a look. Theres a limit to what I'm willing to risk

 

[Shooters]

Are you sure you have the socket opened all the way? On all the motherboards I've owned, the arm for the socket will run into a little hitch at about halfway when you're opening the socket with a cpu inserted. Make sure you're opening the socket all the way, i.e. the arm is perpendicular to the motherboard.

 

[McCarthy]

That's a P4 board...some (all? don't have a P4) heatsinks have a levered locking mechanism that some may mix up with the ZIF lever. Sure you moved the darker beige ZIF lever, not just the lever for the heatsink mechanism?