12. Place the heatsink on a flat work surface with its contact side facing up.
13. Use an alcohol wipe to remove the existing thermal grease from the heatsink and processor.
Allow the alcohol to evaporate before continuing.
Installing a standard heatsinkInstalling a standard heatsink
PrerequisitesPrerequisites
Before you perform this procedure, make sure that you have the following items available:
T-20 Torx screwdriver
Alcohol wipe
About this taskAbout this task
CAUTION:CAUTION:
A discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor might damage system boards or other static-sensitive
devices. To prevent damage, observe antistatic precautions.
ProcedureProcedure
1. Remove the existing standard or high performance heatsink .
2. Remove the thermal interface protective cover from the new heatsink.
3. Install the heatsink:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
To prevent mechanical damage or depositing oil on your hands or other contaminant to the heatsink contact surface,
hold the heatsink only by the edge of its base plate. Do not touch the heatsink fins.
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