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en:howto_install_heatsink_xu4 [2016/06/22 17:04] pinkodroid [Step1: Remove the stock fan cooler] |
en:howto_install_heatsink_xu4 [2016/06/23 08:49] (current) pinkodroid [Step2: Clean the CPU and Heatsink surfaces] |
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Remove the old thermal paste on the CPU / PCB (if exists) and the surface of the heatsink carefully.\\ | Remove the old thermal paste on the CPU / PCB (if exists) and the surface of the heatsink carefully.\\ | ||
- | Thermal paste is responsible for conducting heat from the processor to the heat sink. Reassembling without applying thermal paste will cause the processor to overheat, resulting in permanent damage. | + | Thermal paste is responsible for conducting heat from the processor to the heat sink. Reassembling without applying thermal paste will cause the processor to overheat. |
Apply the alcohol on a lint-free towels and use it to clean the the surface of CPU and the blue heatsink. | Apply the alcohol on a lint-free towels and use it to clean the the surface of CPU and the blue heatsink. | ||