CM Hyper 212 EVO Problem

[motionsuggestshimself]

I've been trying to install a CM Hyper 212 EVO onto my Gigabyte Z87X-UD3H motherboard. At first the retention plate wouldn't screw on all four screws. When I'd screw in one, the opposite end would go up and it'd be impossible for me to force down. Now, the retention plate itself has fallen apart. Please help.

EDIT: I've reassembled the retention bracket, but I still can't get all four screws down. :-(

EDIT: After several tries, I've been able to get two opposite screws in, but the other two still won't go in.

 

[cin19]

When you tighten up the screws you have to use the X-method, you can tighten up one of them first. You can Google the youtube for how to install the hyper 212evo.

 

[motionsuggestshimself]

When you tighten up the screws you have to use the X-method, you can tighten up one of them first. You can Google the youtube for how to install the hyper 212evo.

I know the X-method but when I screw down one, the opposite screw lifts up and I can't get it to go in. I've been watching several videos but none of them are helping.

 

[cin19]

In your case that means you tighten up the screw too much, only screw a little bit as long as one of them does not loose.

 

[DaveSimonH]

I had the exact same issue. Due to the very vague, poor instructions it omits (at least in written form) that the plate has to go in a certain direction!
There is a pin that sticks out on the heatsink (next to the central hole the plate slots into) that corresponds to a groove at the bottom of the plate, so pin slots into groove. If you force it with plate in wrong position, it may be applying more pressure to the CPU than intended!
So unscrew, pull out the plate, rotate and slot it back in place. In the correct position (with pin in groove) the plate screws should all sit on the standoffs, ie. one side shouldn't be higher than the other.