Figure 96. Applying thermal grease
CAUTION:
Applying too much thermal grease can result in excess grease coming in contact with and
contaminating the processor socket.
NOTE: The thermal grease syringe is intended for single use only. Dispose of the syringe after you use it.
3. Align the screws on the heat sink with the standoff screws on the system board.
NOTE: The A1 extrusion on the T-type heat sink should face towards the system side.
4. Using a Torx #12in-lb (+/- 10%) screwdriver, tighten the captive screws in the order that is mentioned below:
NOTE: The captive screw numbers are marked on the heat sink and are tightened to a torque value of 12.0 ± 1.2 lbf-in.
a. There are a total of 6 screws in this process. Partially tighten the captive screws in the assembly order (approximately 3
turns) mentioned.
b. Follow screw sequence noted on the heat sink label. Assembly order: 1->2->3->4->5->6
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