Thermalright AXP-100 CPU Cooler Review

Installation

Figure 11 shows the backplate for use with AMD and Intel processors, with the screws inserted in the holes for use with socket LGA1155. The four white washers hold the screws in place and also keep a space between the backplate and the motherboard. As the backplate is fairly large and is not insulated, it may cause short circuits if your motherboard has big solder points on component leads near the CPU. If this is your case, the manufacturer recommends to install the CPU cooler without the backplate.

Figure 11: Backplate with screws

After inserting the screws from the solder side, hold them with four thumbnuts that also work as spacers. Then place the frame shown in Figure 12, holding them with four screws.

Figure 12: Metal frame installed

Then, install the cooler over the CPU, holding it with two screws.

Figure 13: Heatsink installed

The last step is to install the fan.

Figure 14: Installation finished