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The following picture shows a side view of the heatsink with the retaining clip at the
bottom of the heatsink. Make sure this retaining clip is at the bottom of the heatsink before
trying to install it.
The non-moveable end of the heatsink retaining clip installed on the lug at the bottom of
the processor socket. This end of the clip simply slides over the lug when you tilt the
heatsink / fan assembly towards the lug.
Now lock the locking clip for the retaining strap over the lug at the other (pivot end) of the
processor socket. This is an easy procedure after you do it a few times, but initially it will
require you to use a finger on one hand to push the latch down and use your other hand to
push the latch in. This is the part you need to practice to install the clip properly. When you
are holding the heatsink, make sure you do apply pressure to the fan. You could damage it
and cause thermal failure of the processor.
STOP
WARNING:
Be careful not to scrape the motherboard during the mounting
of the fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.
Now connect the wire from the heatsink fan to the CPU FAN connector on the
motherboard. This connector is keyed and can only be installed one way. If you use a
heatsink assembly that has three cooling fans, connect one to CPU FAN and the other
SYSTEM FAN. For more information on the FAN connectors, refer to the FAN connector
section later in this section.
