Removing CPU from motherboard and plastic cap

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trumee

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The last time I removed the CPU from the supermicro intel motherboard and installed the original plastic cap, I damaged the pins. I wasn't sure whether the plastic cap is supposed to go on the detachable bracket or directly on the CPU.

Unfortunately, there are no videos on youtube on explaining how to install the plastic cap on the motherboard.

Can somebody share guidance on how to do so safely?
 

RolloZ170

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Can somebody share guidance on how to do so safely?
which socket ? there are many.
LGA3647: over the whole socket.
LGA2011/-0-1-3/2066: most on the bracket (some over the socket, rare ASRock i.e.)
 

RolloZ170

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Lga 2011-3
this one comes on the detachable bracket, open it up and apply it to the bracket then close.
FOXCONNLOTES-LGA2011-3 Socket-Protector-Cover-LGA.jpg
there are another socket protectors like this,comes directly to the socket. be very carefully. best is don't use this and get the one above
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RolloZ170

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here you can see the installation of CPU. shown is the cover before insatllation, so you know where it goes.
 
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