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14. Apply some Thermal Interface Material
to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with.
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The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. DO NOT eat it. If it gets into your eyes
or touches your skin, wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.
15. Prepare the CPU heatsink.
16. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU ensuring that the four fasteners matches
the holes on the motherboard.
17. Twist each of the four screws with a Phillips (cross) screwdriver just enough to attach
the heatsink to the motherboard. When the four screws are attached, tighten them one
by one in a diagonal sequence to completely secure the heatsink.
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Ensure that the Thermal Interface
Material is spread in an even thin
layer.
Some heatsinks come with
pre-applied Thermal Interface
Material. If so, skip this step.
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