[SOLVED] What is this flat piece that comes with replacement AM4 CPU Sockets?

[Ru1984]

Just like the title says, is this particular piece just a "clip" that holds the whole assembly together (please see pic) below? I'm looking to purchase one soon since mine is broken. Thanks in advance.

Ruben

 

[CountMike]

Just like the title says, is this particular piece just a "clip" that holds the whole assembly together (please see pic) below? I'm looking to purchase one soon since mine is broken. Thanks in advance.

Ruben

Socket protection, remove prior to CPU installation, keep it in case you have to return MB or sell it.

 

[Ru1984]

Socket protection, remove prior to CPU installation, keep it in case you have to return MB or sell it.

I see, for a moment there I thought it was some other variation of an am4 socket that wasn't compatible with my cpu. Thanks for clarifying CM.

 

[kanewolf]

I see, for a moment there I thought it was some other variation of an am4 socket that wasn't compatible with my cpu. Thanks for clarifying CM.

It may also be a grip point for robotic handling. Those are typically installed on assembly lines which would mean a robot.

 

[Ru1984]

It may also be a grip point for robotic handling. Those are typically installed on assembly lines which would mean a robot.

Gotcha.

 

[drea.drechsler]

Just like the title says, is this particular piece just a "clip" that holds the whole assembly together (please see pic) below? I'm looking to purchase one soon since mine is broken. Thanks in advance.

Ruben

The purpose of the piece is to aid in automated assembly.

The pick-and-place machine that installs it uses a manipulator arm with a small suction cup to pick up the part. It works well enough with IC's and other chips, but not a large socket like that with a bunch of holes in it.

Even a manual installer would use it with a vacuum pen...a small tool used to pick up parts for installation.
It's definitely a throw-away if not needed.

 

[Ru1984]

The purpose of the piece is to aid in automated assembly.

The pick-and-place machine that installs it uses a manipulator arm with a small suction cup to pick up the part. It works well enough with IC's and other chips, but not a large socket like that with a bunch of holes in it.

Even a manual installer would use it with a vacuum pen...a small tool used to pick up parts for installation.
It's definitely a throw-away if not needed.

I appreciate the info.