Asus RS300-E8-PS4, User Manual

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2-5 ASUS RS300-E8 Series
5. Close the load plate (A), ensuring
that the front edge of the load plate
slides under the retention lock (B)
then push down the load lever (C).
Retention
lock
Load lever
6. Insert the load lever under the retention tab to remove the PnP cap from the
CPU socket.
Retention
tab
Load
lever
7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that
the heatsink will be in contact with,
ensuring that it is evenly spread in a
thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-
applied Thermal Interface Material.
If so, skip this step.
The Thermal Interface Material is
toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it.
If it gets into your eyes or touches
your skin, wash it off immediately
and seek professional medical
help.