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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.

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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.

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Figure 32: Moving the cooler lever.

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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.

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Figure 34: Installing the fan plug.

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