Problem Installing AMD64 heatsink

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When installing the AMD heatsink I find that there are 2 parts. The first one I am able to do (clicking the two metal hatches into their places securing the heatsink). The second one involves rotating a plastic hatch clockwise about 90 degrees until it supposedly snaps into place.

I am unable to rotate the plastic hatch down even with a good amount of push. Perhaps I am supposed to move the hatch down before I clip the two metal hatches into place or perhaps I am a wuss. But I do not want to harm this processor because I am broke and can't afford another one. If anyone could post some help (hinting at my guardian angel Rich) it will keep me from breaking out into tears. Thankyou
 
Swing open the lock on your motherboard's socket and place the processor in. It only goes one way, note the pin designation on both the cpu and board. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES APPLY ANY FORCE, ALL MODERN MOTHERBOARDS HAVE A ZIF SOCKET (ZERO INSERTION FORCE!). Lock the processor down afterwards. It shouldn't be overly difficult to do so.

Apply a small amount of thermal compound to the heatspreader or a grain of rice-sized amount to your exposed die. Not too much! Too much prevents the heat from transferring and too little will make that thing fry quicker than you can say "Chicken's done!" Place the heatsink onto the processor. Very lightly, rotate it left and right to eliminate air bubbles. (Just apply a little force -- do not damage the motherboard or processor. Never push straight down on the heatsink as you may damage the processor or fan!) Bolt the heatsink into position or clip it in.


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applying the thermal compoud might confuse him. Von your heatsink should have a pad under the heatsink. If that is there you do not need to apply thermal compoud.
 
I think the pad is great for most, but is susceptible to getting dust on surface if not careful. Use it if it is clean and you have it for convienience, otherwise, I prefer Arctic Silver 5.

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Rejoice Rejoice... I was just not turning the plastic lever hard enough. The heatsink is now snug and secure. I never pushed down on the heatsink at all. I just hope that my processor is undamaged. It turns out that I had wussy fingers after all.
 
It is more a solid paste. Use a scraper careful to not scratch surface and then alcohol and q-tips till clean...

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If using Gas, re-clean with alcohol to get oily residue off.

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Oh yeah baby! Fire it up, just scoot your PC a few feet away and don't melt the aluminum!

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