Question Left side of CPU connectors won't fully fit

Soortt

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Hello, I recently built my pc and it works well though I'm concerned about the cpu connector, left side does not fully click in no matter how hard I push (it got my fingers bruised). I already reinserted it multiple times aligning or pushing the left side first, no difference. It is not loose, you still have to wiggle and pull to get it out. Is it alright to use like this?

PSU: Asus ROG 1000W
MB: Asus ROG Z790-F
CPU: i7 13700k

picture: View: https://imgur.com/a/ZKC9RBe
 

letmepicyou

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Hello, I recently built my pc and it works well though I'm concerned about the cpu connector, left side does not fully click in no matter how hard I push (it got my fingers bruised). I already reinserted it multiple times aligning or pushing the left side first, no difference. It is not loose, you still have to wiggle and pull to get it out. Is it alright to use like this?

PSU: Asus ROG 1000W
MB: Asus ROG Z790-F
CPU: i7 13700k

picture: View: https://imgur.com/a/ZKC9RBe
Boy, I'm not a fan of how those connectors are seated. I've had some split connectors like that that can be a real PITA to get seated properly. Not sure what to tell you except, keep trying to work them until the retaining clip snaps into place. If you can pull the cable out without depressing the release, it's not seated properly and I wouldn't power it.
 
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Soortt

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Push down with the tip of a screw driver is how I avoid the finger bruises.
Ah, yes, I remember the pain and annoyance... did that myself just last week. I would try the screw driver trick above. Be careful not to slip, though, that might damage the board or cables!

Well sadly even trying with the screw driver it didn't work. I've tried hours to do it but sadly it doesn't go in no matter what i try.
I've decided to purchase extension cable from Cablemod.