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Figure 59. Applying thermal grease
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 single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
NOTE:
Refer to the airflow direction on heat sink label as visual hint of heat sink install orientation.
3. Align the heat sink label indicated by a triangle mark on the top corner with the system board triangle mark.
4. Align the outline of the heat sink with the white system board silkscreen.
5. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board
6. Using a Torx T20 screwdriver, fully tighten the captive screw all the way down before moving to the next screw (on
one-screw-at-a-time basis).
NOTE:
Follow the screw sequence defined on heat sink label. Assembly order: 1, 2, 3, and 4. Repeat the sequence a few
times to gradually tighten the screws.
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