Just got last of my parts... nervous....

[Xesh]

I'm really nervous about putting the HSF on the CPU... it just seems so delicate. Can anybody tell me how to avoid killing my processor?

 

[andalas]

Don't be nervous and go check amd website for a guide how to put HSF on the CPU.

 

[wfbberzerker]

when you put on the hsf, hook the side WITHOUT the ridge sticking up first. then push down the side with the ridge, using a flathead screwdriver. you have to push down REALLY hard. if it looks like it doesnt go out far enough (if it cant hook over other clip-dealie), then you should push out a little bit with the screwdriver too. just dont let the screwdriver slip out and break teh mobo!

 

[gopunk]

i found it was helpful to take the metal clip thing out and bend it a little

 

[AvidOC]

Dont sweat it, i was exactly the same, just take deep breaths and..... no seroiusly, take your time, mount the heatsink so its flat on the Die and press on the CLIP not the heatsink, i found myself doing that once

Good Luck

EDIT: yes do what gopunk said, i did it, just be careful not to do it too much

 

[WhatWasIThinking]

If I did it, you can. Well ok so I used a shim, but I think I would have been ok even if I hadn't.

 

[crypticlogin]

Uh, unless I missed something, putting on the HSF on the CPU is dependent on the specific CPU socket and HSF. Definitely find a site specific to your setup.

 

[Xesh]

It's Socket A, and I'm using Arctic Silver II and a Taisol HSF.