Intel Retail heatsink is loose

[dwcal]

I'm having some trouble with an Intel retail heatsink that I'm using on a C2D. It has the 4 push pins with the quarter turn fastener to lock it. It's in, but it seems to pull out easily like when I moved the case.

Is there a trick to mounting it? If I push hard on one corner the opposite corner pops out. Could it be a worn pin?

 

[zagood]

After you push in, twist.

*EDIT* to be more specific...you should probably twist before you press them in. Make sure they're all turned clockwise before you press them in. Just to make sure, after they're pressed in, use a flathead screwdriver and twist clockwise.

-z

 

[dwcal]

Well, yeah I'm twisting it to lock it down, but it's still loose. It helps a bit if I push opposite corners at the same time. I think I'll check if the pins are worn.

 

[zagood]

Take a look at the original manual...or check it out here (page 8):
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-012539.htm

-z

 

[Operandi]

Perhaps this would be a good time to upgrade to aftermarket HS/F, the stock Intel situation really is a sad state of affairs.

The Zalman 9500AT is very good heatsink and avoids the stock mounting system.

 

[dwcal]

Originally posted by: zagood
Take a look at the original manual...or check it out here (page 8):
http://support.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-012539.htm

Thanks. It says I'm supposed to leave the pin locked and push it down. I'm not OCing yet, so retail heatsink is fine for now. It's in a SFF case too. It won't fit anything bigger. I'm waiting for DDR2 to drop before I get all my OCing parts.