Need Help Installing Cpu Fan Plz!!!!!

[SAD_DC]

HI I purchased a new hyper 48 cpu fan for my amd athlon 3700+ and im haveing some serious problems..

im not sure how to install it..

plz if any1 here has one or can help me it would be nice...

 

[diduknowthat]

first you remove the old hsf. Then, scrape off the old thermal paste (unless its still good) and apply new thermal paste. Next, follow this guide

http://www.viperlair.com/reviews/cooling/air/coolermaster/hsf/hyper48/

 

[SAD_DC]

wow thnx alot man....btw can I just install it without installing any of the other crap that it came with? like the unoversal back plate?

 

[SAD_DC]

ok now on to a new problem......

i cant install the clips to secure the cpu fan....
like..there really loose and it feels like the fan is just
going to fann of..im sure it will..
how am i suppose to install the "spring clips"

 

[StrangleHold]

Check this http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1567746,00.asp

 

[SAD_DC]

lol thats for the cpu fan that came with the cpu lol...
I decided to use that one btw lol ima wait till I have more money to get one that accually works and is easy to install..