Hi everyone!
For those who are unsure, Intel have documented the official way to install one of their processors. If you follow these instructions, you really can’t go wrong.
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1150, 1155, 1156 sockets (guide): http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/processors/000005762.html
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Socket 1151 (video): http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/processors/desktop-processors/000017400.html
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Socket 2011 (video): http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/program/support/us/en/videos/Intel-Socket-2011-and-RTS2011LC-CPU-Cooler-Installation-Guide.mp4
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How to apply thermal paste (guide): http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/processors/000005576.html
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How to remove and refit the stock Intel cooler (guide): http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/processors/000005852.html
Be sure to follow these processes to avoid damaging the CPU socket. CPU socket damage would not be covered under any warranty. Why?
I hope this helps 