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Does anyone know a technique to apply this CPU Cooler

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Take the fan off so you can use a screwdriver?

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Cool Master Hyper EVO 212 was made to drive you insane, I've probably installed this cooler 5 times now and have driven myself to the point of insanity doing so. Is there any good methods out there on how to screw this thing on properly. Right now I am using my hands to tighten them and hold them down at the same time, as a screw driver won't fit.

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X pattern is the best method, Get them started and then just screw in an X pattern between the 4 screws with a few turns each to keep even pressure. 

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I think you just line up the screws and screw in a cross pattern. But IDK just try and try no to screw into the motherboard.

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Just now, AlwaysFSX said:

Take the fan off so you can use a screwdriver?

Genius, tysm

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Press down on the cooler and only turn the screws enough to catch. Then gradually and evenly tighten them in an X-pattern instead of one side before another. 

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