7.

Close the load plate (A), then push

A

 

the load lever (B) until it snaps into

 

the retention tab.

 

B

Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step.

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