Asus ROG MAXIMUS Z690 FORMULA Manual page 52

4. Remove the plastic film from the thermal pads on the bottom of the heatsink.
If the thermal pad on the M.2 heatsink becomes damaged and needs to replaced, we
recommend replacing it with a thermal pad with a thickness of 1.25mm.
5. Replace the heatsink.
6. Secure the heatsinks using the screws on the heatsink.
For M.2_2 and M.2_3
1. Loosen the screws from the M.2 heatsink.
2. Lift and remove the heatsink.
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Chapter 2: Basic Installation