Problem inserting CPU...

[Dentari]

I'm trying to install my AMD 1.33 Tbird into my MSI K7 Master motherboard. With the lever up, the chip falls into place easily. But once the chip is in, the lever doesn't want to close. I was under the impression that it shouldn't take any force to close the lever once the chip was in, and don't want to force it for fear of breaking a cpu pin. What should I do now?

 

[Syborg1211]

It takes a little force. Try pushing it a little harder, just look at the lever, if it is bending stop, if not keep on trying a tad more.

 

[limsandy]

Yep, it takes a little force to push the lever down.....
Be careful though. Don't break the CPU.

 

[Dentari]

Phew, thanks. Got it on fine, didn't realize it needed any pressure.
The heatsink was much tougher to clip on.