Acer 5552G, 5252 manual Replacing the Thermal Module, Mastro B6

Replacing the Thermal Module

IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module.

The following thermal grease/pad types are approved for use: CPU grease:

•Nano N302

•Honey well PCM45F-SP

VGA:

•Eapus PSX

•MASTRO B6

VRAM, CPU chock, or CPU mosfet:

•Laird T-flex340

•Eapus XR-HL

Southbridge:

•Laird T-flex340/Laird T-flex350

•Eapus XR-HL

Northbridge:

•Laird T-flex740/Laird T-flex350

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

2.Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU—there is no need to spread the grease manually, the force used during the installation of the thermal module is sufficient.

3.Replace the fan to the heatsink.

NOTE: This procedure is only necessary for UMA models only.

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