Heatsink Question

[whr2206]

ok, I got my celeron 1.2ghz today, Im going to be swapping out my tbird 900 and mobo for the celeron 1.2ghz and the Asus tusl2-c. I always get nervous when installing hetsinks, becasue i dont want to hurt the cpu or motherboard. Other than using a screwdriver to force the clip into place...is there any other method/tool to use?? Cause I slipped once when trying to install one on my tbird, but the board still works.... Any kind of padding I could put down?? I dont want to mess this board up...

[PMich]

You can always lay a small piece of cardboard down to protect mobo if you are real worried. As far as tools are concerned, a small pair of needle nose vise grips is pretty safe, or a small nut driver will work and reduce chance of slippage.

[Cricket]

Hi whr2206,

Install the heatsink onto the CPU/socket while you have the motherboard out of the case and placed on a hard flat surface. This will ensure that the motherboard doesn't bend too much and possibly crack any solder joints while you're pushing down on the clip.

I find it helps if I get into a good position so I can see what I'm doing and make sure I have lots of room to work with. I also make sure I'm in a well lit area or use a bright lamp to illuminate the work area.

I usually place a thick piece of cardboard under the socket lug (where you attach the heatsink clip to) just in case I slip.

Cricket

[whr2206]

Im lookign at the motherboard right now, from what I can tell, there are 3 capcitors(is that what you call the black cylinder thingys??) and something else in the way. Its gonna be hard to stick cardboard in there, but it sounds like the best option...

[morriswindgate]

Use a screwdriver that is large enough to kinda wedge into the clip tightly, that way it will not slip out. I use one that is almost a half inch wide when I install sinks

[Blakhart]

What cricket and morris said, as if my approval was needed.
I found that a fat screwdriver makes a world of difference.
Took away all the anxiety...crack. oops damn