Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the
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2. Follow the procedure listed in the
Before working inside your system
3.
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Steps
1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink using a clean lint-free cloth.
2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the
processor.
CAUTION:
Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and
contaminating the processor socket.
NOTE:
The thermal grease syringe is intended for one-time use only. Dispose the syringe after you use it.
Figure 54. Applying thermal grease on top of the processor
3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board.
4. Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, tighten the screws in the following order to secure the heat sink to the system board.
a. Tighten the first screw three turns.
b. Tighten the screw diagonally opposite to the screw you loosened.
5. Repeat the procedure for the remaining two screws.
6. Return to the first screw to tighten it.
Installing and removing system components
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