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Trouble installing Hyper 212 EVO

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December 2, 2011 12:01:35 AM

(LGA 115 2500k)

So after installing the backplate, I tried screwing the retention plate on by itself just to see how it fit without the cooler, and even then it was a pain to align the four rms, pretty much felt like I had to stretch them to align..

With the cooler it was even worse. I could hardly get all four pins in their holes. Once two were in the other 2 had to be pulled hard and their pins bent and screwed in at an angle to even be able to go in. So now all four pins are screwed in at an angle, I don't know if this is even safe. It feels like the cooler will stay there, but I'm not sure, and I can still twist the cooler a bit with a fair amount of pressure, so I'm not even sure if there's enough pressure being applied or whether I've ruptured the layer of thermal paste.

Advice anyone?

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a c 183 K Overclocking
December 2, 2011 3:06:49 AM

You have to install the cooler by fastening the retention screws one corner at a time in a criss-cross fashion.
Otherwise it will end up like what you've already done.= don't run it like that!
Once you've applied the screws properly(even pressure)tighten the middle retainer by hand.
Do not overtighten! count each turn as you go around the 4 corners or eye it up(look for each screw to be about the same height )
Don't remove the cooler,chances are you can just re-do the mounting without re-applying paste.
If you have to re-apply the paste it's not a big deal.supplied tube has enough paste for @4 installs.
Thoroughly clean the cooler base and cpu with a bounty towel(not a cheapy)and some 90%+ ISO.
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December 2, 2011 4:07:27 AM

Thanks for the tips davcon, but the problem is the retention plate pins don't fit into the mount holes without quite some force and bending, and I'm assuming they should just fit snug, especially without the cooler. I followed the instructions step by step, pretty sure I did everything right, not sure why it won't fit though. Might take it off tonight, clean it and have another go I guess.
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a c 183 K Overclocking
December 2, 2011 3:17:42 PM

JayNel said:
Thanks for the tips davcon, but the problem is the retention plate pins don't fit into the mount holes without quite some force and bending, and I'm assuming they should just fit snug, especially without the cooler. I followed the instructions step by step, pretty sure I did everything right, not sure why it won't fit though. Might take it off tonight, clean it and have another go I guess.

Are you referring to the backplate.
If the backplate isn't installed properly you'll have all kinds of alignment problems.
The black coated parts face the mobo= very important!
The socket alignment holes are open ended = it can be finicky but will line up eventually.
Middle for 1156/1155 if i recall=don't tighten the backplate nuts until you have those aligned.
The top scissors retention bracket is straightforward = either you have it right or you don't.
Pretty easy retention hardware imo,same as 212+.
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June 19, 2014 2:26:06 PM

Just had exact same problem ... just in case others have it too...
The screws on the retention bracket have 3 possible positions, if you push the screw up you can move them into one of the other slots
I adjusted each screw for middle position and bracket fits perfectly now
Almost heartache avoided :) 
HTH
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June 19, 2014 6:03:38 PM

^ This
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June 20, 2014 3:26:12 AM

I installed a hyper 212 evo last week for the first time and had the same issue you're having. It really bugged me b/c I thought I did something wrong but I double and triple checked everything and I had it right. What I did was start one corner just so a couple threads are in, then go to the opposite corner and push down while screwing it in the same way (just get it started). You have to put some force back towards the CPU with your screwdriver to keep the screw straight so it doesn't cross thread. It doesn't feel right but once you get all them all screwed in a couple threads down, then you can start to tighten them down in an X pattern. Mine is working good now and getting good temps and a LOT quieter! Good luck.
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