Acer Aspire 5742 Service Guide - Page 137

Replacing the Thermal Module IMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. The following thermal grease types are approved for use: • Nano N302 • Honey well PCM45F-SP The following thermal pads are approved for use: • Eapus PSX • MASTRO B6 VGA/RAM PAD: • Laird T-flex340 • Eapus XR-HL 1. Remove all traces of thermal grease from the CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone (1), or other approved cleaning agent. 2. Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU-there is no need to spread the grease manually, the force used during the installation of the thermal module is sufficient. 3. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal grease evenly. Chapter 3 127