Cpu socket not holding cpu securely.

[Snolte825]

First off, my socket type is compatible with my cpu. My mobo is old, but it won't hold my cpu in the socket after upgrading it. Is this fixable?

 

[getochkn]

What CPU and what motherboard and did you put the retention arm down?

 

[Snolte825]

What CPU and what motherboard and did you put the retention arm down?

8320 black edition with MSI 970A-G46 mobo (link to mobo https://pcpartpicker.com/part/msi-motherboard-970ag46)

 

[Calvin7]

Yes. it is possible to have the socket replaced.

removing stock amd heatsink

Gently hold and twist the HSF to break the adhesion seal caused by the thermal interface material (TIM) between the processor and HSF base

Note! Twist in a clock and anti-clockwise rotational direction, which creates a shear force in the thermal interface. Failure to break the adhesion seal between the HSF and the processor may result in pulling the processor out of the socket, possibly resulting in processor and / or socket damage.