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5. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-left corner of the socket
then t the socket alignment key
into the CPU notch.
Gold
triangle
mark
Alignment key
CPU notch
6. Apply several drops of thermal paste
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.
The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes
or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional
medical help.
Some heatsinks come with
pre-applied thermal paste. If so,
skip this step.
To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger
directly.
The CPU ts in only one correct
orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to prevent
bending the connectors on the
socket and damaging the CPU!