One Last Question/Trying to put CPU in-cannot get "latch" downLGA 1156

[jamesrwright]

I feel like a retard. I figured out the I/O plate, but now I am having installing the CPU-the problem is not getting the CPU in the socket-the problem is getting the "latch" back down flat on the motherboard.
I am not sure what I am doing wrong-the CPU is in there correctly..
I can't even get the "latch" flat without th-e CPU in there..

Here is the motherboard

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128405

What am I doing wrong?

**I am not that dumb...I installed multiple CPUs before in my old AMD motherboards-those went in easily

 

[o1die]

Have you removed the plastic protective cover for the motherboard pins? Also be aware that some force is required to lock down the lever. It's not much; just be sure the cpu is flat. It should fall in place if you line up the notches correctly.