3. Attach the backplate into the mounting holes around the processor socket on the bottom
side of the motherboard.
Figure 2-12. Attach the Backplate to the Bottom Side of the Motherboard
4. Apply the proper amount of thermal grease on the processor.
Figure 2-13. Apply Thermal Grease
5. Place the heatsink on top of the processor so that the four mounting holes on the
heatsink are aligned with those on the retention mechanism.
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