pressure when inserting the cpu

aguynameded · 10-21-2009, 12:31 PM

i am placing the cpu in the socket, but when i go to close the socket it doesn't close smoothly. there is some pressure that i have to put on it, but i don't want to untill i know if it is right or not. i cant seem to have it fit any better than i do now, any info would be great.

Phædrus2401 · 10-21-2009, 12:33 PM

What motherboard and CPU are you using? Make sure that the CPU is inserted correctly, that the plastic cap on the socket cover has been removed, if present, and that there is nothing obstructing the socket. You will have to apply some slight pressure, but not very much.

aguynameded · 10-21-2009, 12:36 PM

a gigabyte ep45-ud3r. i am putting it together as i type now. i don't have to press too hard, but i don't want to chance it. and a q9550 cpu. the plastic piece is removed.

**Tyree** · 10-21-2009, 03:07 PM

Some light resistance on the locking lever is normal.

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aguynameded Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26 OS: win vista	pressure when inserting the cpu i am placing the cpu in the socket, but when i go to close the socket it doesn't close smoothly. there is some pressure that i have to put on it, but i don't want to untill i know if it is right or not. i cant seem to have it fit any better than i do now, any info would be great.

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Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,812 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: pressure when inserting the cpu What motherboard and CPU are you using? Make sure that the CPU is inserted correctly, that the plastic cap on the socket cover has been removed, if present, and that there is nothing obstructing the socket. You will have to apply some slight pressure, but not very much. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

10-21-2009, 12:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
aguynameded Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 26 OS: win vista	Re: pressure when inserting the cpu a gigabyte ep45-ud3r. i am putting it together as i type now. i don't have to press too hard, but i don't want to chance it. and a q9550 cpu. the plastic piece is removed.

10-21-2009, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,614 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: pressure when inserting the cpu Some light resistance on the locking lever is normal. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.