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Help with processor install issue.

BPete5
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I am installing a Skylake i7-6700K on Gigabyte GA 170z Gaming 7 board. I am concerned by the amount of pressure needed to depress the lever. I have some experience with this combination as I have already damaged one board and one processor. I suppose it would be possible to insert the CPU incorrectly but I am not sure how. I spent time with Gigabyte support and they sound as though they might repair the board but they had no suggestions on what I am doing wrong. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Anonymous
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Hi pete424,

Please follow the steps below. The link explains how to insert the processor into the processor socket of the motherboard.

How to Install a LGA115x Processor Into the Socket

 

http://www.intel.com/support/processors/sb/CS-032258.htm Processors — How to Install a LGA115x Processor Into the Socket

Regards,

 

Mike C
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