Acer G330 Altos G330 User's Guide - Page 48

diagonally opposite pattern, then tighten them completely

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38 3 System upgrade 11 Apply a thin layer of an Acer-approved thermal interface material to the processor base and the bottom side of the HSF. Make sure that only a very thin layer is applied so that both contact surfaces are still visible. 12 Reinstall the HSF assembly. (1) Align then insert the HSF on top of the retention plate. (2) Tighten the four mounting pins a few threads in, observing a diagonally opposite pattern, then tighten them completely to secure the heat sink to the processor base. (3) Reconnect the HSF cable to its mainboard connector. 13 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 26.

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3 System upgrade
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11
Apply a thin layer of an Acer-approved thermal interface material
to the processor base and the bottom side of the HSF.
Make sure that only a
very thin layer
is applied so that both
contact surfaces are still visible.
12
Reinstall the HSF assembly.
(1)
Align then insert the HSF on top of the retention plate.
(2)
Tighten the four mounting pins a few threads in, observing a
diagonally opposite pattern, then tighten them completely to
secure the heat sink to the processor base.
(3)
Reconnect the HSF cable to its mainboard connector.
13
Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 26.