6.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 paste. If so, skip this step.

DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly.

7.

Close the load plate (A), then push

A

 

the load lever (B) until it snaps into the

 

retention tab.

 

B

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