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31684 Rev. 3.00 September 2004
Builder’s Guide for AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor-
Based Desktops and Workstations
Figure 11. Pushing Gently Down on the Processor
13. Inspect the thermal interface material on the bottom of the heatsink for scratches or gaps.
The heatsink has a thermal interface material pre-applied on the bottom. This material is
protected by a plastic cover. (See Figure 12.)
Do not use the thermal interface material if it has scratches or gaps. If replacement thermal
interface material is needed, contact AMD technical support for assistance at
http://ask.amd.com or (408) 749-3060. In EMEA, please contact AMD technical support for
assistance at http://www.amd.com/support.
If a heatsink is removed for any reason, clean the processor and heatsink surface and reapply
an AMD-approved thermal interface material before reinstalling the processor.
14. Remove and discard the plastic cover.
Be careful not to touch or scratch the thermal interface material.
Figure 12. Plastic Cover Over Thermal Interface Material
15. Center the heatsink over the processor. (See Figure 13 on page 18.)
The mounting lug on the retention frame must match the heatsink clip.
The heatsink must have full contact with the processor.
Chapter 3
Heatsink Installation 17