Help! HSF

lostkat · 01-03-2008, 12:20

Trying to fit a HSF to Mum's new motherboard, but I can't work out what the plasic lever is for. I didn't have time to order one from Ebay, so I found a local computer shop who had some. It's definitely the right sort of HSF. It's got good contact with the chip.... I just don't know what the lever is for and don't want to bugger up the chip.

It won't turn either way once fitted without feeling like it's going to snap. Do I need to worry about it? The HSF seems fairly well secured, but I can move it slightly clockwise/anticlockwise.

Help!!!

01-03-2008, 12:20	#1
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Help! HSF Trying to fit a HSF to Mum's new motherboard, but I can't work out what the plasic lever is for. I didn't have time to order one from Ebay, so I found a local computer shop who had some. It's definitely the right sort of HSF. It's got good contact with the chip.... I just don't know what the lever is for and don't want to bugger up the chip. It won't turn either way once fitted without feeling like it's going to snap. Do I need to worry about it? The HSF seems fairly well secured, but I can move it slightly clockwise/anticlockwise. Help!!! __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?