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Intel developing two-lever retention mechanism for LGA 1954 socket, according to new leak

Some high-end motherboards for Intel's upcoming Nova Lake processors have been tipped to include a dual-lever retention mechanism called "2L-ILM." We've seen something similar before with LGA 2011, ...
Ars Technica

Xigmatek HDT S-1283 broke retention socket.

Woke up this morning to find my computer off. Turns out the Xigmatek HDT S1283 heatsink broke one of the plastic retention socket lugs to wich the metal clip attached, this while I was asleep so no ...
Electronic Design

CSP Sockets Employ Unique Retention Technology

The 776 series of chip-scale package (CSP) sockets employ patent-pending retention arm technology, which relies on a vertical contact load methodology and a proprietary latching mechanism that holds ...
Electronic Design

Air Cylinder Socket Retention System Streamlines Test Processes

The ET 5000 air cylinder socket retention system emerges as a unique test and development fixture employing compressed air to pressurize the system. Described as an innovative design, the system ...