HP COMPAQ NC2400 Maintenance And Service Manual page 158

Removal and Replacement Procedures
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The thermal paste should be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces
of the fan/heat sink assembly 1 and processor 2 each time the
fan/heat sink assembly is removed.
The thermal pads should be thoroughly cleaned from the surfaces
of the fan/heat sink assembly 3 and video chip 4 each time the
fan/heat sink assembly is removed.
Thermal paste and thermal pads are included with all fan/heat
sink assembly and processor spare part kits.
Thermal Paste and Thermal Pad Locations
Reverse the above procedure to install the fan/heat sink assembly.
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