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STEP 5
leaning 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 through the whole surface of the IHS. Too thick
application could lead to poor performance. This method
applies for Thermal Grizzly Hydronaut thermal compound
(3830046998477).
STEP 6
Align the water block over the mounting screws on the motherboard with
pre-installed CPU.
Before proceeding with the installation It is mandatory
to remove the protective foil from the backside of the
water block.
Place an enclosed compression spring and thumb nut over each M3
thumb screw. Start fastening two thumb nuts at a time, preferably in cross
pattern and do not tighten them fully until all of them are partially screwed
in. Then - using your fingers only - screw in all four thumb nuts until you
reach the end of the thread.
STEP 6
Thumb nut
Coiled spring
Non-abrasive
cloth
IHS
STEP 5
