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3.
Press and hold the processor retaining bracket in place, and then close each processor locking
lever. Press only in the area indicated on the processor retaining bracket.
4. Use the alcohol swab to remove all the existing thermal grease from the heatsink. Allow the alcohol
to evaporate before continuing.
5. Apply all the grease to the top of the processor in the following pattern to ensure even distribution.
6. Install the heatsink:
a. Position the heatsink on the processor backplate.
b. Tighten one pair of diagonally opposite screws halfway, and then tighten the other pair of screws.