Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
en:howto_install_heatsink_xu4 [2016/06/22 17:03] pinkodroid [Step3: Apply thermal paste on the CPU surface] |
en:howto_install_heatsink_xu4 [2016/06/23 08:49] (current) pinkodroid [Step2: Clean the CPU and Heatsink surfaces] |
||
---|---|---|---|
Line 16: | Line 16: | ||
===== Step1: Remove the stock fan cooler ===== | ===== Step1: Remove the stock fan cooler ===== | ||
- | Use a long-nose plier or tweezer. | + | Use a long-nose plier or a tweezer. |
One way to remove the heatsink is to use a retractable ballpoint pen. Remove the ink portion of the pen and then use the hole on the writing end of the pen to push the retaining clips through the holes on the XU4. Once they snap through, carefully rotate them from the other side while pulling on them, and they should come free.\\ | One way to remove the heatsink is to use a retractable ballpoint pen. Remove the ink portion of the pen and then use the hole on the writing end of the pen to push the retaining clips through the holes on the XU4. Once they snap through, carefully rotate them from the other side while pulling on them, and they should come free.\\ | ||
Next, disconnect the power from the fan. Lastly, slowly pull the heatsink and fan away from the XU4. It will take some force as the thermal interface is adhesive. We normally rock the heatsink back and forth while pulling on it. | Next, disconnect the power from the fan. Lastly, slowly pull the heatsink and fan away from the XU4. It will take some force as the thermal interface is adhesive. We normally rock the heatsink back and forth while pulling on it. | ||
Line 37: | Line 37: | ||
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. | ||