Owners Manual

Figure 51. Securing the force plate
Next steps
1. Install the heat sink.
2. Install the air shroud.
3. Follow the procedure listed in After working inside your system on page 25.
Installing the heat sink
Prerequisites
Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to replace the processor or system board. The heat sink is
necessary to maintain proper thermal conditions.
1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in the Safety instructions on page 24.
2. Follow the procedure listed in the Before working inside your system on page 25.
3. Remove the air shroud.
4. If installed, remove the processor dust cover.
Steps
1. If you are using an existing heat sink, remove the thermal grease on the heat sink by using a clean lint-free cloth.
NOTE:
For a new heat sink, the thermal paste is pre-applied to the heat sink. Remove the protective cover and install
the heat sink.
2. Use the thermal grease syringe included with your processor kit to apply the grease in a thin spiral on the top of the
processor.
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Installing and removing system components