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Replacing the Thermal Module, IMPORTANT, Quantity, Screw Type

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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 materials are approved for use: • Thermal grease compound • Eapus PSX-D • Thermal pad • LairdTech T-F-7 1. Remove all traces of thermal material from the CPU and thermal module using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent. 2. Apply a new thermal pad or grease to the center of the processor(s) coming into contact with the thermal module. 3. Align the screw holes on the thermal module to the screw posts on the mainboard, then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible when replacing. 4. Tighten the four (4) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 4) and replace the one (1) screw to secure the CPU thermal module. 4 1 3 2 Step Thermal Module Assembly Size M2.5*4.0 (green callout) Quantity 1 Screw Type Chapter 3 101

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Chapter 3
101
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 materials are approved for use:
Thermal grease compound
Eapus PSX-D
Thermal pad
LairdTech T-F-7
1.
Remove all traces of thermal material from the CPU and thermal module using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab
and Isopropyl Alcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent.
2.
Apply a new thermal pad or grease to the center of the processor(s) coming into contact with the thermal
module.
3.
Align the screw holes on the thermal module to the screw posts on the mainboard, then replace the module.
Keep the module as level as possible when replacing.
4.
Tighten the four (4) captive screws (in numerical order from 1 to 4) and replace the one (1) screw to secure the
CPU thermal module.
Step
Size
Quantity
Screw Type
Thermal Module
Assembly
M2.5*4.0 (green
callout)
1
2
3
1
4