Replacing The Thermal Module - Acer AO725 Service Manual

Replacing the Thermal Module

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IMPORTANT:
Apply approved thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in position
before replacing module.
CAUTION:
!
Use caution when applying thermal grease. Thermal grease may cause
damage to the mainboard.
The following thermal grease types are approved for use:
Silmore GP50

Honeywell
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Jet Motor 7762
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The following thermal pads are approved for use:
Eapus XR-PE
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1. Remove all traces of thermal grease from CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab
and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent.
2. Apply small amount of thermal grease to center of CPU.
NOTE: NOTE:
Force used during installation of thermal module is sufficient to spread grease
evenly over CPU top.
3. Place the thermal module on the mainboard
Figure 3-62. Thermal Module
4. Install and secure three (3) screws (A) in numerical order from one (1) to three (3) to
mainboard (Figure
3-56
A
1
3
A
3-62).
(Figure 3-62).
B
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