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Machine Maintenance Procedures
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Thermal Assembly Installation
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IMPORTANT
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Apply approved thermal grease and make sure all heat pads are in place
before replacing module
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CAUTION
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Thermal grease can damage mainboard. Use caution when applying.
The following thermal grease types are approved for use:
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PSX-D
1. Remove all traces of thermal grease from CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and
Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent.
2. Apply small amount of thermal grease to center of CPU (A). (Figure 3-81)
NOTE:
NOTE
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Force used during installation of thermal module is sufficient to spread grease over
CPU top.
Figure 3-81. Applying Grease to CPU
3. Align thermal assembly and heatsink to mainboard screw holes. ( Figure 3-80 )
NOTE:
NOTE
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Captive screws (C1 - C4) must be installed and secured in numerical order for thermal
grease to spread evenly.
4. Install and secure captive screws (C1 - C4) to mainboard, in numerical order from one (1)
to four (4).
5. Install and secure captive screws (C5 - C7) to mainboard.
6. Connect fan cable (B) to mainboard connector.
7. Install mainboard.
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