Ok, pardon the dumb question, but since I have never worked with a socket 775 setup, I thought I should ask before I get into trouble. I am trying to install the CPU in the MoBo, the IN9 for reference--thats why im posting here--and the cover that flips down over the CPU and clips to the socket seems to be bowed inward quite a bit. I am not sure if it is supposed to be like that, but I am pretty damn sure I did not bend it myself. Assuming it is normal, I used gentle force and tried to lock the CPU into place, but it seems to me that it was going to require a little bit too much force.

Is this normal? Is the socket cover supposed to be bowed slightly to keep the CPU secure? Man, I am just worried about killing a $1000 CPU