Replacing The Thermal Pads - Compaq Presario V3000 Service Manual

Removal and Replacement Procedures
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The following note applies only to computer models using
Intel processors:
The thermal pads should be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces
of the fan/heat sink assembly 1 and 3, video memory chip 2,
and processor 4 each time the fan/heat sink assembly is removed.
Thermal pads should be installed on all surfaces before the
fan/heat sink assembly is reinstalled. Thermal pads are included
with all fan/heat sink assembly, system board, and processor
spare part kits.

Replacing the Thermal Pads

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