7 Clean the thermal grease from the bottom of the heat sink.
8 Apply the new thermal grease to the top of the processor.
CAUTION:
critical for ensuring adequate thermal bonding, which is a requirement for
optimal processor operation.
Postrequisites
1 Replace the processor heat-sink.
See "Replacing the Processor Heat-Sink" on page 67.
2 Replace the system-board shield.
See "Replacing the System-Board Shield" on page 51.
3 Replace the VESA-mount bracket.
See "Replacing the VESA-Mount Bracket" on page 44.
4 Replace the back cover. See "Replacing the Back Cover" on page 24.
5 Replace the stand. See "Replacing the Stand" on page 21.
6 Follow the instructions in "After Working Inside Your Computer" on page 13.
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Ensure that you apply new thermal grease. The new thermal grease is