My heatsink doesn't fit on my my processor?

I am currently building a computer, and it seems after i lockdown my cpu on my motherboard, that when i apply the heatsink component and i attempt the put the heatsink on, it fits, but when i try the secure it using the metal attactments one side fits and the other doesn't reach the other side. Help?...

What cpu and heatsink are you using (P4, P4, Athlon, etc)?

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Your case might use a rail system for drives, no screws. What brand/model is the case? Do you have a link?

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Next time u instal a heatsink put the flat screwdriver away. Instead use a 1/4" drive socket screwdriver with a small socket (about 9-10 mm should fit). This way there's no chance that the screwdriver will slit off the attaching hardware and score the motherboard.

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Another good idea. Use a bent screw driver that's made for pulling nails. It has a Vee, instead of the flat blade normal screw driver. This way the clip is retained between the Vee & can't slip to score the board as well. That's how I do it. My $.02.

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