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STEP 4
Install four (4) M3 thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is
mandatory to put 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of the
M3 thumb screws. Tighten the screws to the metal backplate until
you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as pliers) is not
recommended.
Continue installation by following the instructions on page
5 from STEP 2!
M3 Thumb
Screw
PVC
washer
AMx AND FMx SOCKET MOTHERBOARDS
STEP 1
Removing of the original plastic hold-down clamps:
Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32 screws
securing the original plastic hold-down clamps around the socket as
shown on the sketch. KEEP the original AMD® backplate and remove
the hold-down clamps and store them away. See sketch for further
part identification.
UNC 6-32
Screws
Hold-down
clamps
STEP 4
STEP 1