Help! can't close cpu cover on motherboard

[Lord Ruffy]

As said above. I have the msi 797 gaming 9 ac motherboard and I'm trying to attach i5-4690k.
It's aligned correctly, I just can't lower the hook without some force and then not all the way. I don't want to break anything

 

[legend001523]

When slotting in the cpu it's normal that you need to exert force onto it,

 

[Rybo]

To close it, you have to use force, it will push back on you, if you have it all aligned correctly you should be fine to use the force and close it down.

 

[prit87]

you have to match the golden triangle while setting the processor and after that you have to put a little amount of force to close the cage otherwise you cannot close it
here is a reference video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGuJ8Ywo9kY

 

[Lord Ruffy]

Hah, thanks. I manned up. Despite it feeling like something would snap, it's secured. Thank you for the replies

 

[legend001523]

np