Xigmatek s1283 install problem

[greiner3]

I've had this cooler for several months. I tried several times to connect it to a generic ASUS board from HP, however the last time I tried I believe I may have used too much force and thought, at the time, that I cracked the MB. The exact problem seems to be that I can't get the pegs of the cooler to seat into the MB all the way; they won't snap into place. As stated above, I certainly used enough force to seat the S1283. I asked a pro and she said (Yes, you guys) that it might be possible to remove the screw inserts out of the MB that held the old fan assembly, giving me a bit more of a bore to fit the new insert screws. Barring that, I've checked into taking it to the local computer store where they said they'd charge me another $30 to get things right. Am I making sense?

 

[jimishtar]

dont go to the store lol for 30 u will get another 1283

the pegs have to snap into place. if u have the original cpu, try to see if that one will snap ok.

 

[greiner3]

Thanks. However I did try to snap the one I have and I fear that putting any more 'Thumbs' action will ruin the MB.

 

[shortstuff_mt]

Make sure to read the instructions that came with the cooler. The pins have to be rotated the OPPOSITE direction as the arrows.

You could also ditch the push-pins and use a backplate and screws.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233027&cm_re=xigmatek-_-35-233-027-_-Product

 

[greiner3]

Make sure to read the instructions that came with the cooler. The pins have to be rotated the OPPOSITE direction as the arrows.

You could also ditch the push-pins and use a backplate and screws.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835233027&cm_re=xigmatek-_-35-233-027-_-Product

Thank you for the advice. I wrote to the company about possible answers and I'm still awaiting that reply. I did not know about the backplate and I'm ordering it now. Thanks again.