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How To Correctly Apply Thermal Grease
Author: Gabriel Torres and Daniel Barros and Cássio Lima
Type: Tutorials Last Updated: January 12, 2006
Page: 9 of 12
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Socket 478 Processors (Cont.)

To install the cooler, just place it over the processor and press it for the thermal grease to spread correctly.

Thermal Grease
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Figure 31: Installing the cooler.

Next, move the cooler lever back and forth. This will move the four cooler hooks in such a way to make them connect to the four supports on the motherboard. See Figures 32 and 33.

Thermal Grease
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Figure 32: Moving the cooler lever.

Thermal Grease
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Figure 33: Move the cooler lever to the end.

Then, install the fan power plug to the motherboard and that’s it, the thermal grease will be applied and the cooler installed.

Thermal Grease
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Figure 34: Installing the fan plug.

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