Replacing the Thermal Module

IMPORTANT:Apply suitable thermal pads before replacing the thermal module

The following thermal materials are approved for use:

Thermal grease compound

Eapus PSX-D

Thermal pad

Denka FSL-BS B6

1.Remove all traces of thermal material from the CPU and thermal module using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent.

2.Apply a new thermal pad or grease to the center of the processor(s) coming into contact with the thermal module.

3.Align the screw holes on the thermal module to the screw posts on the mainboard, then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible when replacing.

4.Tighten the five (5) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 5) and replace the one (1) screw to secure the CPU thermal module.

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1

2

 

 

4

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Step

Size

 

Quantity

Screw Type

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal Module

M2.5*4.0-I (green

 

1

 

Disassembly

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Acer 4333, 4733Z manual Replacing the Thermal Module, Step Size Quantity Screw Type