Figure 50. Press the retaining clip on the four sides
4. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease from the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
5. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral design on the bottom of
the heat sink.
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 the syringe after you use it.
Figure 51. Applying thermal grease
6. For new heat sink, remove the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) protective film from the base of heat sink.
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