User`s guide

Hardware Replacement Procedures
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Note: Be sure to remove TIM from the gaps between the processor and the load plate.
Removing TIM from a Heatsink
If you plan re-use the heatsink with a replacement processor, you need to remove the TIM
from the heatsink.
Warning: Always wear gloves when performing this procedure to avoid direct skin
contact with the TIM, which is a potentially toxic material.
Tools/Parts Required:
• Dry, lint-free cloth
• Lint-free cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol
•Gloves
Perform the following steps to remove the TIM from a heatsink: