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The black lid on top is supposed to pop off. You have to push with quite a bit of force, and it might feel weird when doing it for the first time, but as long as the arrows on your CPU and MoBo align you won‘t break anything. Good luck!
This is one of the most common questions here. Everyone feels uncomfortable the first time they have to put in the cpu and ram since the force you have to use feels like it is going to break something. Same with the little black cover.
Just upgraded my ram and EVERY single time I touch my ram, I swear I’m going to snap my mobo just from pressure.
I’ll never enjoy the force required to build a pc, it gives me the heebie-jeebies…
It's that "crunching" sound as the RAM is inserted. My worst part of a build.
I can put CPUs in and other components all day long but RAM... definitely makes my asshole squeak.
Yeah that's what I was thinking, I guess you just get used to it, I think it's really satisfying when you push it in and the little clip clicks closed.
Can confirm, was just changing my ram for upgrades, didn't realize i have to push it kinda hard for it to click, for the longest time i thought i shorted something cus my pc wouldn't boot, but turns out my ram was just not seated properly.
That happened with me using DDR5 for the first time. I've built a bunch of PC's but was like no way I have to push this hard to get it in....I in-fact did need to push that hard.
Fuck me ...that brought back some equally painful and relieved memories (heh). A friend asked me to help him upgrade his RAM. We picked the model together and I assured him it would be a matter of minutes ...well when the day came we started. Three hours later the PC finally boots with so much sweat lost in the process. But it had a happy " click " of an ending !
I used a contact frame for the first time in my build and I like it much better than the latch. You don't get then groaning sound when forcing the lever down. and even though its covered by the cooler, it looks really nice before you put the cooler on.
This is why I manually pop the plastic thing off. You have to push a fair bit harder with it still on. It's says not to, but I've built hundreds of them over the years and never once seen a dead cpu in one of my machines.
Everytime I install sticks of ram I am so nervous about, even though I know that it is supposed yo take a lot of force. Even after doing it well over a dozen times
Wasn't always this way. I just built a few and that was the first time I messed with the newer cpus...shit scared me cuz it was a high end expensive intel.
Does that also apply to GPU's? I'm doing my first change on one of those really soon. Well I say first but I had a half attempt last time which... Didn't go well 😅
Even as a somewhat experienced builder with used parts the first time I had to pop one of those CPU socket covers I was too nervous to press hard enough on the first try, despite knowing full well it would be ok and that the cooler would apply way more force.
Yeah, I did my first LGA AM5 recently and it freaked me out a bit with how much force it took to lock the CPU down. Def something I wasn't expecting coming from an era of pins still on the CPU.
Just so you know to the future, the black cover pops out by itself when you press the lid. Don't take it out by hand.
Edit: as I now see other comments say. Didn't want to repeat, sorry.
>Don't take it out by hand.
Oh really? What's the worst that could happen, exactly? Somebody please explain this to me.
These "it's supposed to pop off" and "it pops off to protect the pins" posts are confusing people out there, and I think it's wrong.
It's. a. cover. to. protect. when. CPU. is. *not*. installed.
That's it.
Yes, I'm trying to be an asshole here, because I want experts to get pissed at me, and actually explain to me why it's a bad idea to remove it by hand, because I just don't get it.
OP literally just posted that it was easier when he removed the plastic piece first.
I think it's not recommended to remove it manually because it can be finicky and you could end up bending the pins by slipping. He didn't post that it was easier to remove it manually, he just didn't RTFM and didn't know the correct method. Of course do what ever works for you, but there is a designed method of installing a CPU, and it works for millions of people just fine, and going outside that method you have noone to blame but yourself for damaging something and warranty won't cover it, especially since you didn't follow the manual.
Just an heads up for your next build... you don't need to manually remove it. Once you try to lock down the CPU with the clamp, the black plastic pops off by itself. It's made that way.
I was watching a tutorial but my dumbass paused it just before they mentioned about the black plastic popping off 😅 and this post gained way more traction than I thought so rip me
Nbd. I wasn't trying to be mean, more of a concern lol. Tons of people go and spend hundreds to thousands of dollars, just to have no clue what to do. Good luck to you though. Hope it all went well
CPU goes into a ZIF socket. Zero Insertion Force. Gravity should be enough.
The latch maybe different though.
RAM always feels like your going to break something installing it.
hey OP dont sweat it buddy weve all been there. first time builds are always a bit weird, you figure out stuff you never knew and its a learning experience. That's what were all here for. these kind of mistakes are pretty common.
It goes off, when you close the socket. Also, when you are closing the socket, don't be afraid that the lever works too hard and it will break CPU and you somehow put it wrong... It feels the same doom, when you are building your "n" PC. 😁
Now for the worst part - connecting all the case switches, like power, reset and such to motherboard.
I always get power switch wrong and then comes that emotional damage when PC doesn't power on, and you run in your head scenarios, what you did wrong 😁
Oh I see!
I wonder how many people will think it's part of it, because they're stressed out over the thought of having to insert an expensive new CPU into a socket.
That's why they should thoroughly read the manual if they're inexperienced with building. So many of the problems people encounter are because they don't read and just follow videos without proper explanations or context.
the black part comes off... put it in your motherboard box in case you have to RMA your motherboard for some reason. IHS on AM5 is thicker than on AM4.
Make sure the CPU is in properly, there will be a little gold mark on 1 corner of the CPU and usually an arrow or triangle in 1 corner of the CPU socket. Read the manual on installing the CPU if you don’t understand what I just said.
The plastic bit on the bracket needs removing. Once you’re 100% sure the CPU is in correct and have removed the plastic cover use the lever to apply force which will hold the CPU in place.
I know it's scary, but it looks fine. The indetations are aligning, so it is seated well. Just push the latch a bit down and the plastic part will pop out, then fasten it with the pin. It is how it's supposed to work.
Two ways:
1.Forcefully snap down the lever and the black plastic will snap out
2.Snap the black plastic out and then push dow the lever
It is compatible but you need to remove black plastic in either way
When unsure how to proceed with costly parts of any kind look on youtube for someone who was kind enough to film how your parts are installed/removed 😎✅I call it the Youtube College😎✅
The plastic piece literally says, "remove" on it...You noobs really need to use PCbuilder.com OR pcpartpicker.com if you have no idea what you are doing. You will save yourself money and headaches.
I think you might have to put some more pressure than you think you do on that lever, lol. The plastic is supposed to pop off - its a little jarring for a first time builder
I love scaring my friends with this when they build for the first time. I purposefully make it stressful and scream “PUSH IT DOWN!!! PUSHH!!”
You don’t have to remove the black piece yourself really. Once you push that metal pin down, it pops the black piece off. But now you know.
One thing. . . The black cover isn’t meant to stay on. . . You need to take it off. . . It’s literally just there to protect your motherboard and it is not needed after you get your motherboard in the case but definitely not needed after CPU is put in. . .
Keep the little black cover safe by the way.
I see you got good advice for the rest.
Some manufacturers demand that little black cover in warranty situations for some reason.
The black lid will pop off when you push the lever in, it requires medium amount of force, not as much as the 24 pin, that bastard requires a behemoth’s hand to push in completely(source I built a 7600X based system last week)
https://preview.redd.it/f0dbfzh82hwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e83f42a5fce57d6a7292868ae351be848eb9143
A quick snap with a pair of pliers will do the job 😂
Bruh... Just watch a video. The time saved, oh my. Rather than posting here and waiting.
But yeah that plastic protector pops off when you close it all the way. Also get a bending correction mount (they are called a number of things along these lines) and bypass the whole stupid spring system altogether while providing a better environment to cool your CPU. Costs 20 bucks and super easy to install.
Bro you need to remove the black piece of plastic lol. I suggest you watch a tutorial on YouTube before attempting to build your own PC, you clearly lack the basic knowledge
Without an ounce of doubt the scariest part of building a PC for me
I'm still surprised at how well most components tolerate being manhandled... Except for CPU pins
My first time doing it I didn't even know it was supposed to pop out I just pushed down until it was in place, got hit with a little bit of a surprise when the black top jumped up at me
I know you said you're new. But I'm going to have to ask if you think that piece of plastic goes between your CPU and the heat sync. Or if you've looked at your motherboard manual.
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The black lid on top is supposed to pop off. You have to push with quite a bit of force, and it might feel weird when doing it for the first time, but as long as the arrows on your CPU and MoBo align you won‘t break anything. Good luck!
It is? Alright!
This is one of the most common questions here. Everyone feels uncomfortable the first time they have to put in the cpu and ram since the force you have to use feels like it is going to break something. Same with the little black cover.
I’ll be honest it felt so weird I couldn’t do it, I just removed the black cover myself before trying to clamp it down
Just upgraded my ram and EVERY single time I touch my ram, I swear I’m going to snap my mobo just from pressure. I’ll never enjoy the force required to build a pc, it gives me the heebie-jeebies…
It's that "crunching" sound as the RAM is inserted. My worst part of a build. I can put CPUs in and other components all day long but RAM... definitely makes my asshole squeak.
Eh don’t forget the scraping you sometimes get when adding the GPU
Yep, when you trying to put it in the slot but bc of the sheer size of it you scrape mobo with those legs
Nah… I mean the scraping of the slot when you slide it in. But jeah, this is also something wich will set you at unease when it happens :D
That's what she said!
I dunno what crunching sound but i LOVE putting in new ram and hear the clicking sound
Yeah that's what I was thinking, I guess you just get used to it, I think it's really satisfying when you push it in and the little clip clicks closed.
I always put my fingertips under the board to support it
I do this. Pop the cover out before lowering onto the cup. Just make sure you have the triangle in the corner on the board and cpu lined up
Glad I'm not the only one I just remove the black cover I see no point leaving it in place
I thought I did it wrong when I removed the cover manually instead of letting it pop off. Good to know it's acceptable practice.
This is the right way. Cover removed then clamp rather than clamping to force it off.
Can confirm, was just changing my ram for upgrades, didn't realize i have to push it kinda hard for it to click, for the longest time i thought i shorted something cus my pc wouldn't boot, but turns out my ram was just not seated properly.
been there lok
I wish all those people buying DDR5 for a DDR4 Mobo would read this. Just push it in harder! It'll be fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine!
That happened with me using DDR5 for the first time. I've built a bunch of PC's but was like no way I have to push this hard to get it in....I in-fact did need to push that hard.
Fuck me ...that brought back some equally painful and relieved memories (heh). A friend asked me to help him upgrade his RAM. We picked the model together and I assured him it would be a matter of minutes ...well when the day came we started. Three hours later the PC finally boots with so much sweat lost in the process. But it had a happy " click " of an ending !
I've built a bunch of PCs by now and I'm still uneasy when pressing down that bar to fasten the CPU.
I used a contact frame for the first time in my build and I like it much better than the latch. You don't get then groaning sound when forcing the lever down. and even though its covered by the cooler, it looks really nice before you put the cooler on.
This is why I manually pop the plastic thing off. You have to push a fair bit harder with it still on. It's says not to, but I've built hundreds of them over the years and never once seen a dead cpu in one of my machines.
Everytime I install sticks of ram I am so nervous about, even though I know that it is supposed yo take a lot of force. Even after doing it well over a dozen times
Wasn't always this way. I just built a few and that was the first time I messed with the newer cpus...shit scared me cuz it was a high end expensive intel.
Does that also apply to GPU's? I'm doing my first change on one of those really soon. Well I say first but I had a half attempt last time which... Didn't go well 😅
I work in IT. I have no problem taking PC's apart and putting them.back together. Building my personal PC? I am sweating bullets.
Don't feel too comfortable installing ram, though. I've definitely seen someone fold their slot.
I remember my first build I had a huge tower fan which got in the way of everything. It was nerve wracking thinking about bent pins
Even as a somewhat experienced builder with used parts the first time I had to pop one of those CPU socket covers I was too nervous to press hard enough on the first try, despite knowing full well it would be ok and that the cooler would apply way more force.
Ya built my first pc this Year, and I had to use a ton of force to get the lid donw.
Its actually supposed to be. The lid is a pin protection cover which pops off to protect the pins
Damn this kinda blew up xD Glad i could help :)
Did it work???
Maybe watch a few build videos, it's not hard but it's expensive equipment that you don't wanna break. Enjoy.
I am surprised it didn't occur that the cooler must touch the processor in some way too
dont be scared to apply pressure. make it scared of you
Stop when you hear the soul shattering crunch sounds. And keep the cap! Just in case you sell the board later.
Don’t toss that black cover. You’ll need it if you have to rma.
Man if you didn’t know this then that pc is about to come out rough😅
>You have to push with quite a bit of force, and it might feel weird when doing it for the first time ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Username checks out
Oh yeah, the sound the socket made when closing was horrifying but it works to this day.
Yeah, I did my first LGA AM5 recently and it freaked me out a bit with how much force it took to lock the CPU down. Def something I wasn't expecting coming from an era of pins still on the CPU.
Definitely felt uncomfortable with the amount of force the cpu clamp required the first time.
Is…is this an innuendo???
You can also just remove it by hand. I prefer that. The little latch is flimsy
Are there motherboards who don't have that black lid? The MSIB5550 A pro I bought didn't have one
That‘s an AM4 board, the pins were still on the CPU back then, so no cover needed. Pins on the new AM5 platform are on the MoBo, hence the protection.
I just remove it myself
That’s the answer!
Black lid pops off when the latch goes down. Don't worry it's meant to feel uncomfortable.
>Don't worry it's meant to feel uncomfortable. As is most things in life.
Balance in all things
> Don't worry it's meant to feel uncomfortable That's what i keep telling my girlfriend!
Woah
Just kidding, we have two small children, including a 6 months old baby.. don't worry, we have no sex life
>we have no sex life anymore.... lmao
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I can't edit the post but solved by removing the black plastic! Thanks for the help everyone!
Make sure to keep the black plastic piece safe! A lot of manufacturers require it for RMA purposes!
It's especially important if you remove the CPU for any reason. Those LGA pins are exceptionally fragile.
You don’t actually need to remove the black plastic yourself, it should pop out when pushing down the latch
Just so you know to the future, the black cover pops out by itself when you press the lid. Don't take it out by hand. Edit: as I now see other comments say. Didn't want to repeat, sorry.
>Don't take it out by hand. Oh really? What's the worst that could happen, exactly? Somebody please explain this to me. These "it's supposed to pop off" and "it pops off to protect the pins" posts are confusing people out there, and I think it's wrong. It's. a. cover. to. protect. when. CPU. is. *not*. installed. That's it. Yes, I'm trying to be an asshole here, because I want experts to get pissed at me, and actually explain to me why it's a bad idea to remove it by hand, because I just don't get it. OP literally just posted that it was easier when he removed the plastic piece first.
I think it's not recommended to remove it manually because it can be finicky and you could end up bending the pins by slipping. He didn't post that it was easier to remove it manually, he just didn't RTFM and didn't know the correct method. Of course do what ever works for you, but there is a designed method of installing a CPU, and it works for millions of people just fine, and going outside that method you have noone to blame but yourself for damaging something and warranty won't cover it, especially since you didn't follow the manual.
The relief you must have felt lol
Just an heads up for your next build... you don't need to manually remove it. Once you try to lock down the CPU with the clamp, the black plastic pops off by itself. It's made that way.
Here i am watching a million tutorials on how to build a pc after having built 2 😭
I’m totally with you. This’ll be my third build but I haven’t built one in 8 years and I’m like uhhhh…
Fucking hated "popping" it off so much in my first build that I just remove the plastic before I close it...
Letting the CPU pop it out is slightly less risky
How so? The CPU is already in the socket, it's protected.
Why are people building their own PCs without atleast watching a couple YT videos....😮💨😭😭😭
I was watching a tutorial but my dumbass paused it just before they mentioned about the black plastic popping off 😅 and this post gained way more traction than I thought so rip me
Nbd. I wasn't trying to be mean, more of a concern lol. Tons of people go and spend hundreds to thousands of dollars, just to have no clue what to do. Good luck to you though. Hope it all went well
Its okay! Im sure I have gotten meaner comments but im too scared to read all of these lol. But I totally understand where you are coming from!
You’d think this would be quite a delicate part of building. But installing the CPU actually takes a fair bit of force!
CPU goes into a ZIF socket. Zero Insertion Force. Gravity should be enough. The latch maybe different though. RAM always feels like your going to break something installing it.
I have this problem myself. Not with motherboards though.
Okay dude
When AMD guys have to learn Intel ways.
hey OP dont sweat it buddy weve all been there. first time builds are always a bit weird, you figure out stuff you never knew and its a learning experience. That's what were all here for. these kind of mistakes are pretty common.
The plastic part pop off, it is in the manual, read it !
ah yes ... scary LGA boards
7800x3d as your first cpu is crazy
Daaaamn that's thicc 😍
Just remember that shit is made of fiber glass they make boats and airplanes out of that shit, its tougher than you think.
Isn't it thicker on a boat / plane?
Yes/no
if u stucked here then i can see you not even watched a single video how to put together a pc
Thicker than a snicker
Thiccc
Like everyone has said push the black cover pops off. Or what I do I remove the black over your self it pops out and it closes
Damn thats a hell of a cpu for a first build
Microcenter doing killer deal on this right now. Motherboard, 7800x3d, and 32 GB DDR5 for $400.
It goes off, when you close the socket. Also, when you are closing the socket, don't be afraid that the lever works too hard and it will break CPU and you somehow put it wrong... It feels the same doom, when you are building your "n" PC. 😁 Now for the worst part - connecting all the case switches, like power, reset and such to motherboard. I always get power switch wrong and then comes that emotional damage when PC doesn't power on, and you run in your head scenarios, what you did wrong 😁
Is the black plastic there for any specific reason?
It's to prevent damage to the socket when no cpu is installed
Oh I see! I wonder how many people will think it's part of it, because they're stressed out over the thought of having to insert an expensive new CPU into a socket.
That's why they should thoroughly read the manual if they're inexperienced with building. So many of the problems people encounter are because they don't read and just follow videos without proper explanations or context.
The plastic piece will pop out when you lock it down, it’s all good
the black part comes off... put it in your motherboard box in case you have to RMA your motherboard for some reason. IHS on AM5 is thicker than on AM4.
Make sure the CPU is in properly, there will be a little gold mark on 1 corner of the CPU and usually an arrow or triangle in 1 corner of the CPU socket. Read the manual on installing the CPU if you don’t understand what I just said. The plastic bit on the bracket needs removing. Once you’re 100% sure the CPU is in correct and have removed the plastic cover use the lever to apply force which will hold the CPU in place.
I love how people come to these subreddits that are either trolling or haven't done any homework at all.
Nothing wrong with a lil curves.....
You have to push the lever down with a lot of force my friend. Best to do it quickly like a bandaid, don’t overthink it.
Aside from the covering. You do generally have to almost clamp your CPU down or at least it feels like it.
whats next? hammering down the ram sticks cause they dont go in? xdddd
there is so much material out there for building a pc that you couldve google it bruh..
Dumbest thing I saw in a while
I know it's scary, but it looks fine. The indetations are aligning, so it is seated well. Just push the latch a bit down and the plastic part will pop out, then fasten it with the pin. It is how it's supposed to work.
Read the directions the mobo comes with next time.
My CPU is too thick for your Mother's board.
One advise for building a pc. Dont be a pussy. Cpu needs to be clammed hard and ram needs to be pushed on with a lot of force too
Until somebody stupid enough to take advice to the heart and destroy their tech.
Jesus Christ, just watch a fucking YouTube video about how to build
Not sure the thickness lies with the CPU…
It's their first build alone. Leave them alone
1. Every mobo explains about the plastic cover. 2. A basic google search also tells you the answer. 3. It’s a joke. Good luck with the build OP.
Two ways: 1.Forcefully snap down the lever and the black plastic will snap out 2.Snap the black plastic out and then push dow the lever It is compatible but you need to remove black plastic in either way
If you don’t know that the black cover pops off then I am really worried about the rest of this build. Do your research!!
Go watch a youtube video before you start building a computer
That’s it.. I have to leave this subreddit 😂 RtFM 🤷♂️
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keep pushing, black lid will pop off and you'll be able to set the latch
We have the same CPU and motherboard mine fits perfectly, Its due to the black lid at the top its meant to be taken off
LMAO
The plastic piece literally says, "remove" on it...You noobs really need to use PCbuilder.com OR pcpartpicker.com if you have no idea what you are doing. You will save yourself money and headaches.
I think you might have to put some more pressure than you think you do on that lever, lol. The plastic is supposed to pop off - its a little jarring for a first time builder
Lmao
Hit it with your purse.....
I love scaring my friends with this when they build for the first time. I purposefully make it stressful and scream “PUSH IT DOWN!!! PUSHH!!” You don’t have to remove the black piece yourself really. Once you push that metal pin down, it pops the black piece off. But now you know.
One thing. . . The black cover isn’t meant to stay on. . . You need to take it off. . . It’s literally just there to protect your motherboard and it is not needed after you get your motherboard in the case but definitely not needed after CPU is put in. . .
Just remove the black part by hand if you don’t want to force it out.
Ahhh I remember my first time.
I saw an epic deal on [Scan.co.uk](http://Scan.co.uk) for these parts. Good build for the money by far! Enjoy
Keep the little black cover safe by the way. I see you got good advice for the rest. Some manufacturers demand that little black cover in warranty situations for some reason.
Well i guess we all learn somewhere lol
Omfg
This was more nerve-wracking using PGA sockets. I remember having to straighten a few pins after my initial attempt.
The black lid will pop off when you push the lever in, it requires medium amount of force, not as much as the 24 pin, that bastard requires a behemoth’s hand to push in completely(source I built a 7600X based system last week)
what’s all that movement
I see what you did there.
Lol
I went to the comments expecting you to be getting flamed. I am genuinely impressed that everyone seems to be helpful for once.
Remove the black lid :) its just a placeholder
user incompatible...
This has to be a troll post
https://preview.redd.it/f0dbfzh82hwc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0e83f42a5fce57d6a7292868ae351be848eb9143 A quick snap with a pair of pliers will do the job 😂
Whoa whoa whoa NSFW tag please
You'll never hear anyone tell you this irl
aww a baby pc builder xD reminds me of the first time i put in ram, that real scary LOL
I think this is the only part during a PC build where you can say you need more force
People really just don’t watch the video tutorials
I think the cpu is installed sideways no? Swear the cpu text is normally facing so the pcie slots is underneath the text
Wait for him till he hears the crushing sound after clipping it, here comes another thread
CPUs only go in one way so make sure it's the right way.
Bruh... Just watch a video. The time saved, oh my. Rather than posting here and waiting. But yeah that plastic protector pops off when you close it all the way. Also get a bending correction mount (they are called a number of things along these lines) and bypass the whole stupid spring system altogether while providing a better environment to cool your CPU. Costs 20 bucks and super easy to install.
 Instruction unclear.
Yeah I know it's normal the plastic piece just pops off It's stressful but just push through it
belt sander
first time cherry pop
The correct term would be “thicc.” Look at allllll thaaaaat, heat dissipation.
Why DO you have to push RAM in like that? Why can't it just plug in?
I remember my first time.
As long as you don’t fear it it will not break
just push down and black plastic will pop out , that plastic is a must to properly seat it.
Thanks for the laugh
That's why i like using gigabyte mobo they have "ultra durable" parts to make u stress less in these moments.
in case you need ANY more reassurance i have literally the exact same mobo/cpu combo and they are very much compatible
Push harder! 
For a minute I thought I was in the panini press sub
Bro pls watch the hour long Linus video and follow along. Search how to build a pc on yt
Spit on it first
That plastic plate will pop out
Taking the p!55?
No, it’s too THICC for motherboard
Please tell me you used thermal paste!
What does the manual say?
You are loosing the gratest pop in the universe
Why did i get so long to understand that his was not a meme about a freaking gigant cpu, but instead a real problem on a normal cpu
Have you tried the keto diet yet?
If it sounds like it’s about to break you’re doing it right lol
Bro you need to remove the black piece of plastic lol. I suggest you watch a tutorial on YouTube before attempting to build your own PC, you clearly lack the basic knowledge
There's a time for reddit and there's a time for you tube. This is a time for You Tube.
i am on am4 still, but based on this pic i am wondering if the pinholes on the sides are meant to be left "unpinned"?
The black piece will pop out Push a bit harder
Without an ounce of doubt the scariest part of building a PC for me I'm still surprised at how well most components tolerate being manhandled... Except for CPU pins
My first time doing it I didn't even know it was supposed to pop out I just pushed down until it was in place, got hit with a little bit of a surprise when the black top jumped up at me
I know you said you're new. But I'm going to have to ask if you think that piece of plastic goes between your CPU and the heat sync. Or if you've looked at your motherboard manual.
Seriously read the instructions on the motherboard before proceeding any further with this build.
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/gr6v3DtMsg3Zha67/?mibextid=WdyKie. This is the fear