Note: If you are applying new thermal grease on the top of the processor, make sure to do it after the
alcohol has fully evaporated.
Watch the procedure
A video of this procedure is available at YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYV5R7hVcs-
BPZOAqQMD37KjuxaVHVBkH
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Procedure
Step 1. Apply the thermal grease on the top of the processor with syringe by forming four uniformly spaced
dots, while each dot consists of about 0.1 ml of thermal grease.
Figure 103. Proper shape of the thermal grease
Step 2. Hold the processor by both sides, and align the following:
1. Align
1 the small notches on the processor to 2 the tabs on the socket.
2. Align
3 the small triangle of the processor to 4 the beveled corner on the socket.
Then, gently lower the processor evenly into the socket.
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