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Old 10-20-2007, 12:35 AM
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Default Re: Heatsink issues

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he said use alcohol, however, I would use a much more grease than a 1/4 grain of rice, probably 2-4 grains. You want a solid but thin coating on the bottom sufrace of the fan unit where it mates to the processor.

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I have found that using a credit card to spread the thermal compound works well.
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