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Is this the same CPU as before?

Also, is the latch (just below your index finger in this picture) unclipped at the moment?

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3 minutes ago, DrySoup said:

Hi, thanks for the reply

Yes this is the same CPU and I didn’t remove it. The latch is below the rest of the metal so I assume that means clipped? Here’s a picture anyway.

 

Unclip the latch and then you should be able to install it.

(Unclipping is the opposite of installing it, so hold the metal top and kind unhook the arm)

 

See the timestamp for an idea on how to install a CPU on an LGA platform:

Timestamp at 2:26 if the link doesn't work for whatever reason.

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mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

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You are lacking a step! you have to first put those metal flaps below the thick screw that should be there. I can't see it in the image but there should be three screws around that socket in the back of the motherboard, the one below is the one I'm talking about.

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See the attached pictures, there you can see the screw that I meant, used to clamp down those flaps.

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1 minute ago, S.G.Rendel said:

You are lacking a step! you have to first put those metal flaps below the thick screw that should be there. I can't see it in the image but there should be three screws around that socket in the back of the motherboard, the one below is the one I'm talking about.

Looking a bit closer at the first picture, it almost seems like that screw on the bottom of the socket is missing.

 

This is the screw we're talking about I believe:

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This screw is used to hold down this metal bracket to the motherboard, without that screw the CPU will never be fully clamped down..

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1 minute ago, DrySoup said:

Thank you!

I unclipped the latch and it’s fitting into place nicely now. The thing is I only have two screws though...

How weird.. I also see an exposed chip on the motherboard, might be the chipset.. North bridge.. I don't know exactly, not that good with motherboard designs. Anyways, usually those are covered by a heatsink (cooler) of some sorts.

With the missing screw and probably missing heatsink (look up pictures of this motherboard online to confirm it should look like this or not) it almost seems like someone stripped out some parts of this board.

 

Sounds kind of stupid maybe, but did you not remove any other screws from this machine? Or if you kind of move around the case, do you hear any loose parts in it?

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1 minute ago, DrySoup said:

Thanks for the reply!

I’ve done the latch correctly now but I only have two screws. I guess it won’t work without it right?

Well, it's hard to say. Your cpu won't be properly clamped down onto the contact pins, but it MIGHT still work fine if your cooler does that part of the job. It's a long shot but if you don't have the screw needed it might be worth a try lol

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1 minute ago, Minibois said:

How weird.. I also see an exposed chip on the motherboard, might be the chipset.. North bridge.. I don't know exactly, not that good with motherboard designs. Anyways, usually those are covered by a heatsink (cooler) of some sorts.

With the missing screw and probably missing heatsink (look up pictures of this motherboard online to confirm it should look like this or not) it almost seems like someone stripped out some parts of this board.

 

Sounds kind of stupid maybe, but did you not remove any other screws from this machine? Or if you kind of move around the case, do you hear any loose parts in it?

I noticed the same thing, but just dismissed it as part of the design. But now that you mention it it does sound possible that there are pieces missing..

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Just now, S.G.Rendel said:

I noticed the same thing, but just dismissed it as part of the design. But now that you mention it it does sound possible that there are pieces missing..

The CMOS battery is still there so that's nice haha

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Just now, DrySoup said:

 

Yeah the missing screws are probably me. It was a long time ago I don’t know why I did this... sorry. Anyway I have all the other parts such as heatsink and hard drive they’re not in the picture they were taken out, again I don’t know why I did it.

Mystery solved I guess :P 

But on a more serious note, you can't exactly clamp down the CPU without that missing screw, meaning the CPU wont make good contact with the pins below (plus standing your case vertically again would be.. Impractical.

The missing heatsink on the motherboard may cause some instability too, depending on the usage.

 

If you do end up putting this system together, don't forget to clean the CPU and that other processor on the motherboard, as well as the cooler and heatsink for either component and apply some thermal paste to both again.

5 minutes ago, S.G.Rendel said:

The CMOS battery is still there so that's nice haha

I was also kind of thinking about how 'they' (the potential looter ;) ) left that in, but took those other random parts!

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mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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5 minutes ago, DrySoup said:

Thanks for all the help :)

Just to clarify I do have the heatsink, but I suppose it wouldn’t be much use if the CPU isn’t in right... Would trying to use the computer when the CPU isn’t in properly damage the CPU? The other processor you mention is the black one with the silver square in the centre right?

Just to be totally clear:

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Red circle is place where the screw is missing, red square is where I suspect there should be a heatsink (not sure where it would screw in to be honest)

 

Also on the CPU situation.. It would really damage the CPU directly, but you might have some instability.

These sockets are designed so your CPU makes proper contact with the pins below it, if it doesn't have contact with all pins below, it might crash. It might also work fine.

Also, you will be installing a cooler on the CPU, which will also hold down the CPU. I can't recommend using it without having it properly installed though.

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

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23 minutes ago, DrySoup said:

Okay thanks :) Did you mean to say it wouldn’t* really damage it directly? Just the sentence structure makes me think that. Anyway yeah I probably should try and sort out a screw either way and yes also the thermal paste.

 

Thanks for all the help it’s appreciated ;)

Ah yes sorry, it wouldn't  damage it directly. As in inproper contact with the pins on the motherboard won't kill a CPU, but instability (AKA: unexpected shutdowns) are not a good thing for any components in a system.

 

Good luck with your system!

"We're all in this together, might as well be friends" Tom, Toonami.

 

mini eLiXiVy: my open source 65% mechanical PCB, a build log, PCB anatomy and discussing open source licenses: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1366493-elixivy-a-65-mechanical-keyboard-build-log-pcb-anatomy-and-how-i-open-sourced-this-project/

 

mini_cardboard: a 4% keyboard build log and how keyboards work: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1328547-mini_cardboard-a-4-keyboard-build-log-and-how-keyboards-work/

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