Problems installing Zalman 9700...

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Samuel7

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Im trying to get the 9700 heatsink mounted onto a core 2 duo. The problem I'm having is that when I try to screw it down its damn near impossible to screw both screws into the bracket.

More specificly I dont think that the screws are long enough. The instructions both on the layout and on the zalman website both illustrate that you should alternate while tightening the two screws, but this is almost impossible since the holes for the screws on the bracket is large enough for them to just move in and out (which gives me a see-saw action when I try this), and secondly there is a hex nut on the bottom, which when reached is srtrong enough to hold the screw in place but its very hard to force the other screw into the hole (since by now there is alot of tension on the bar and I dont know ho much pressure I can/want to put on the motherboard trying to force it down there).

I was thinking that a longer screw might be a solution since I wouldnt have quite a see-saw action if two longer screws could reach that hex nut on the bottom, then I could tighten both in an alternating fashion like in the instructions (but then I would need to find some other screws, and I have no idea where to start).

Anyway thats my problem in a nutshell. I thought I might post it here and see if anyone else has had any similar experiance.
 
An interesting problem. Could another pair of hands help steady the 9700 so you can attend to the screws and nuts?
 
The screws are definitely long enough. You really have to push at it though, with an unsettling amount of force. The first couple of times I installed it, I needed my boyfriend to help me hold down one side while i tightened the other. I was really worried about crushing something, but it seemed to work just fine (unless I've been hallucinating that my PC is operating properly these last few weeks :eek:).
 
Just as an update, I did get it on there with the oringinal screws. I decided to try and screw both at the same time with both hands....it worked well...I did lose some blood though :D
 
Samuel7 said:
Just as an update, I did get it on there with the oringinal screws. I decided to try and screw both at the same time with both hands....it worked well...I did lose some blood though :D
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with my 9500 i usually get 1 side just barely started and then get the other side threaded.
 
After you position the Zalman on top of the CPU, thread one of the 2 retaining screws in just a couple of turns. The retaining clip is a spring so you want to screw in screw #1 just tightly enough that by the time you get to screw #2, screw #1 will not pop out and go flying across the room.

Now position the screw #2 and screw it in a few turns. You will need to press down to do this. Once #2 is in a few turns go back and tighten #1 almost all the way. Then tighten #2 almost all the way and finally go back again and tighten #1 all the way.
 
Got a 9700 today from the local compoozza. Had no trouble mounting it or getting the P5-B Dlx back inside the the Antec SLB. Running Orthos right now and I must say, I am most impressed.

Stock HSF + Ceramique + roughly 200 hrs operation:
  • Max Load: 64º C
  • Idle : 50º C
9700 + Zalman TIM + First hours of operation:
  • Max Load: 54º C
  • Idle : 45º C
Nice improvement at idle, excellent results under a load, and I enjoyed the unique TIM applicator, too. My concerns about weight have been unfounded thus far; it has a good sturdy mount. No problems that I can detect. Got a chance to get the info off my CPU this time around, too. Once I figure out what I need to do to keep my RAM from over clocking when the FSB is over 400, I'll see if she'll do 3GHz - 3.2GHz. Right now VCore is at 1.216, per CPUz.

:cool:
 
I had no problem installing my Zalam 9700. The screws are tricky but thats why man made tools. Small screwdriver and press down lol. Like stated above. screw the first screw in until threaded then the second. Then tighten.

My cpu temps are 39c Idle 41 Load. and thats overclocked from 1.8 to 2.8
 
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