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INSTALLING THE WATER BLOCK
M3 THUMB SCREW
PVC WASHER
STEP 1
Cleaning the CPU:
Wipe the CPU’s contact surface (by using non–
abrasive cloth or Q-tip, as shown on sample photo).
Applying thermal compound:
On a clean IHS, apply a line of
thermal compound and spread it over the whole CPU heat spreader
(IHS) with a credit card or equivalent - see sample photo on left.
The layer of thermal compound must be thin and even in
thickness across the whole surface of the IHS. Too thick
of an application could lead to poor performance. This
method applies to Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal
compound (3830046998477).
Non-abrasive
Cloth
IHS
STEP 1
INSTALLING FOUR (4) M3 THUMB SCREWS ONTO YOUR MOTHERBOARD
It is mandatory to put a 0.7mm plastic washer underneath each of
the M3 thumb screws. Tighten the screws to the metal backplate
until you reach the end of the thread.
It is not recommended to use
tools (such as pliers).
