Please Help! Mounting mini on AM2

egg · #1 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 09:51 AM

Hi,

I'm trying to mount the mini on a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H board.

Using the default clip settings, it's impossible. I put on the first clip, but then to get the other on, would require so much force, the MB/CPU surely breaks. In fact, due to the pushing it got the to point, where the clip wouldnt even "grab hold" anyhow.

So, I moved the clips to the middle position, and it is easier - clips on straight away. HOWVER, there is some movement with the Cooler. I wouldnt move the unit basically, otherwise there's a chance that something comes loose.

I'm thinking that because the unit will never move - it's ok like this????

What is the proper way to install? How can it be so hard?
Thanks.

hiroshige · #2 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 11:21 AM

Hello egg,

are you sure, that there are no capacitors which touch the Mini? That's the first question.

Mounting on Am2 normally should be quite easy, attach, screw, ready. Of course there is a bit power needed, but the MB should not bent and the CPU shouldn't brake of course.

The clips should be move until the very end, otherwise they could snap back.

Cheers,
Stefan

egg · #3 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 11:24 AM

Hi,

no, it sits on top of the CPU fine. Then when i go to push the clips down onto the CPU plastic sides (to hold on), it seems impossible.

I'm guessing I need to take the MB out, and do it all again

egg · #4 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 11:25 AM

just noticed your comments - this is with Clips, that bend over and around. There's no screws to be made.

hiroshige · #5 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 11:37 AM

Ah Sorry for the confusion, I was thinking about something else - thats the problem when you were answering lots of support-questions

Actually, you really have to try it with the mainboard taken out - I'm sorry.

Cheers,
Stefan

egg · #6 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 12:46 PM

ok, thanks - and it's normal to push down so hard, that you think it breaks?

any tips to help?

hiroshige · #7 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 12:57 PM

Well, do you only think it could brake or does it cause abnormal bending of the board?

egg · #8 (**permalink**) 06-06-2008, 12:58 PM

err.. so far, i only tied inside the case - i must do outside. But it seemed like I could crush the CPU!! But I guess, these things are tough ... ?

egg · #9 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 12:27 PM

solved by mounting outside the case - much easier!

hiroshige · #10 (**permalink**) 06-09-2008, 01:01 PM

Alright, nice to hear

Is it working now?

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#1 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 09:51 AM
egg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	Please Help! Mounting mini on AM2 Hi, I'm trying to mount the mini on a Gigabyte GA-MA78GM-S2H board. Using the default clip settings, it's impossible. I put on the first clip, but then to get the other on, would require so much force, the MB/CPU surely breaks. In fact, due to the pushing it got the to point, where the clip wouldnt even "grab hold" anyhow. So, I moved the clips to the middle position, and it is easier - clips on straight away. HOWVER, there is some movement with the Cooler. I wouldnt move the unit basically, otherwise there's a chance that something comes loose. I'm thinking that because the unit will never move - it's ok like this???? What is the proper way to install? How can it be so hard? Thanks.

#2 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 11:21 AM
hiroshige Marketing & Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 645	Hello egg, are you sure, that there are no capacitors which touch the Mini? That's the first question. Mounting on Am2 normally should be quite easy, attach, screw, ready. Of course there is a bit power needed, but the MB should not bent and the CPU shouldn't brake of course. The clips should be move until the very end, otherwise they could snap back. Cheers, Stefan __________________ Scythe EU GmbH Support Hamburg Register and enjoy the official Scythe Forum Compatibility List for Scythe CPU Coolers We do not accept unpaid packages! Wir akzeptieren keine unfreien Zusendungen!

#3 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 11:24 AM
egg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	Hi, no, it sits on top of the CPU fine. Then when i go to push the clips down onto the CPU plastic sides (to hold on), it seems impossible. I'm guessing I need to take the MB out, and do it all again

#4 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 11:25 AM
egg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	just noticed your comments - this is with Clips, that bend over and around. There's no screws to be made.

#5 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 11:37 AM
hiroshige Marketing & Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 645	Ah Sorry for the confusion, I was thinking about something else - thats the problem when you were answering lots of support-questions Actually, you really have to try it with the mainboard taken out - I'm sorry. Cheers, Stefan __________________ Scythe EU GmbH Support Hamburg Register and enjoy the official Scythe Forum Compatibility List for Scythe CPU Coolers We do not accept unpaid packages! Wir akzeptieren keine unfreien Zusendungen!

#6 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 12:46 PM
egg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	ok, thanks - and it's normal to push down so hard, that you think it breaks? any tips to help?

#7 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 12:57 PM
hiroshige Marketing & Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 645	Well, do you only think it could brake or does it cause abnormal bending of the board? __________________ Scythe EU GmbH Support Hamburg Register and enjoy the official Scythe Forum Compatibility List for Scythe CPU Coolers We do not accept unpaid packages! Wir akzeptieren keine unfreien Zusendungen!

#8 (permalink) 06-06-2008, 12:58 PM
egg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	err.. so far, i only tied inside the case - i must do outside. But it seemed like I could crush the CPU!! But I guess, these things are tough ... ?

#9 (permalink) 06-09-2008, 12:27 PM
egg Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	solved by mounting outside the case - much easier!

#10 (permalink) 06-09-2008, 01:01 PM
hiroshige Marketing & Support Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamburg Posts: 645	Alright, nice to hear Is it working now? __________________ Scythe EU GmbH Support Hamburg Register and enjoy the official Scythe Forum Compatibility List for Scythe CPU Coolers We do not accept unpaid packages! Wir akzeptieren keine unfreien Zusendungen!