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II. CPU AMD AM4 – Assembly
II. CPU AMD AM4 – ASSEMBLY
STEP 1
Removing of the original plastic hold-down clamps and the factory
backplate:
Using Philips-head screwdriver remove the four UNC 6-32 screws securing the
original plastic hold-down clamps around the socket as shown on the sketch.
Remove the original AMD® backplate and the hold-down clamps and store
them away. See sketch for further part identification.
STEP 2
Preparing backplate rubber gasket
The enclosed rubber gasket is essential part of the backplate and mounting
system and must be used every time you install this water block on your
motherboard.
With AMD® Sockets you should use whole rubber backplate in-
cluding the inner core.
STEP 3
Install backplate rubber gasket and place metal backplate for AMD® socket
to the back of your motherboard
RIBBED SIDE UP
. (facing away from the
motherboard) Align the holes on the motherboard with holes on rubber gasket
and backplate.
Carefully rotate motherboard assembly with front side facing up with one hand
while holding the backplate and rubber in place with the other hand.
STEP 4
Install four (4) thumb screws onto your motherboard. It is mandatory to put plas-
tic washer underneath each of the thumb screws. Tighten the screws to the
metal backplate until you reach the end of the thread. Using tools (such as pliers)
is not recommended.
AM4
Metal
Backplate
Rubber
gasket
Motherboard
AMD® factory Backplate
UNC 6-32
Screws
Hold-down
Clamps
Outer Part
Inner Core
(removable)
STEP 1
STEP 3
STEP 4
Plastic Washer
Thumb Screw
STEP 2
