SOS I cant install the CPU

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:17

I put the CPU in properly and everything but the door just won't close, am I meant to be using force on the hook? Please help I am really worried

ASAP

CPU: Intel Quad QX6700
Mobo: RD600 DFI (Lanparty)

steve258 · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:20

Yes you need to apply a fair amount of force for the hook, same with any other cpu that is using a socket.

But first just check you have the cpu in the correct orientation, look at the manual if in doubt. It shouldn't even fit the socket if you try to insert with the wrong side.

Yeah I bet you must be worried with that QX6700!!

hp7909 · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:21

Sarman said:
I put the CPU in properly and everything but the door just won't close, am I meant to be using force on the hook?{snip}

Does require a-bit of force/strength/muscle. But first make sure its all aligned properly, nothings obstructing & nothings bent!

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:25

I dont know if it is bent or not but I can see that the actual lid thing has a tiny bit of bend in it, but it doesnt look abnormal or nothing its just that I dont know....

Basically when your put the CPU in and put the lid on it how much space should there be between the lid and the horizontal, give me an angle or something because I dont know whether this is normal or not (first build).

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:40

Here are some pics, the first shows what I think might be a bend

http://zerokillers.co.uk/modules/Forums/files/1_146.jpg

Second one shows when the CPU is in with the lid on, is the displacement normal???

http://zerokillers.co.uk/modules/Forums/files/2_287.jpg

steve258 · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:51

Everything looks fine tbh.

the bend in the first pic is normal as its purpose is to apply pressure to hold the CPU down when installed.

Pic 2 is normal mate, now you just need to push the lever down until it is hooked.

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 19:57

Ah well too late my dad has already taken out the lid and banged it with a hammer to straighten it lol.....

quantumisation · 27 Feb 2007 at 20:00

a hammer on your processor? wow...

Dogoid · 27 Feb 2007 at 20:10

lol nicely does it then .

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 20:31

lol no he hammered the lid...it actually worked lol, but now I can't install the Zalman CNP9700, its impossible ffs

steve258 · 27 Feb 2007 at 20:55

WOW...... Just..... WOW................

Lolcb · 27 Feb 2007 at 20:57

LMAO

I do hope you're joking about the hammering.

Nick1881 · 27 Feb 2007 at 21:06

How tight was it after he hammered it? Its meant to hold it down tight to make a good contact, you will have major problems without a good contact.

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 21:18

It was still pretty tight but at least it went down after a FIRM amount of force, besides now that the Zalman is on top (OMG SO MUCH FORCE required for that, so scary) there should be enough contact.

The thing is the way I positioned the Zalman it didn't fit into the case

( ffs) so now I am gonna rotate it....

I am never doing this again lol

quantumisation · 27 Feb 2007 at 21:29

funny how your pain pleases me, probably cause you have a quad core and im jealous

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 21:39

Yea don't worry by the time this is over it probably wont work :rolleyes:

steve258 · 27 Feb 2007 at 21:55

At least you are brave enough to even think about putting together a 650 quid quad-core cpu pc for your 1st build (is it your 1st build?).

phi1 · 27 Feb 2007 at 21:59

Yeah very brave! Hammer!!! Ahhhh!

Sarman · 27 Feb 2007 at 22:04

Yep first build, now I have put the tray inside the case and am trying to get the wiring right...

Arge · 27 Feb 2007 at 22:09

OMG.......... a hammer......... Honestly !!!