CPU Retension Sockets

[Infam0us]

Is there a special way you fit these on, I had to buy one the other day because when I was cleaning my Heatsink I clipped it back on and the side of it snapped off. A pain in the ass because I can't reassmble the PC due to the CPU not being properly applied to the heatsink.

I did think if I put it on the side and put some weight ontop of the CPU it might work the same until the replacement arrives but it does seem a bit like a silly idea

Also how hard is it to actually fit new ones, I bought one from ebay and I assume you just unscrew the old one off the Mobo and put the new one on? Although what about the part that goes on the back of the Mobo?

Thanks

 

[KingZeddy]

It depends on the retention setup, some need you to take the mobo out to ensure you fit the backing plate to the top plate. And no putting a weight on top of it is not a good idea as an interim solution