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[savvy]

I have an E6600 CPU chip and a P5W DH motherboard. I placed the CPU as directed into the socket and aligned the notches correctly. When I try to lower the metal flap, it does not lower completely so I can't secure my CPU. I am not using any force at all, and was wondering if I should use very very light pressure to push down the metal flap. Am I supposed to? I am worried about breaking a pin or destroying a component.

Thanks for your help. If you can give me exact instructions on what to do, I'd be happy.

I've tried my motherboard manual, and the Intel Manual and they both state to lower the metal flap and don't use force.

 

[savvy]

It says to close the load plate, but am I supposed to use pressure?

 

[ta8689]

yes. As long as the cpu fits snugly and its pushed all the way down without bending pins or anything then yeah. It does take a bit of force to get the lever down

 

[savvy]

Thanks for the reply. I am not talking about the lever. I have the CPU placed inside the socket, but I am not sure how much force to use when pushing the *load plate* down. How much should I use? The gold triangle is on the bottom lef, and the orientation holes are lined up. But the load plate won't close.

Once I get the load plate down, I hope I don't have trouble with the lever.


I thought this would take 10 minutes, as I've read, yet I've been stuck like this for several hours. 🙁

This is my first build, by the way.

 

[savvy]

Whenever I atempt to close the load plate it actually kind of pushes the CPU.

What could be the problem?

 

[savvy]

I've been honestly trying to get my CPU secured into the socket for about five hours. I guess I will try again tomorrow. 🙁

Someone please help me out. Thanks. I will check back here later or tomorrow.