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Step 2Remove the heat sink
Once the motherboard is loose, unclip and remove the heat sink. This will have a fan and is in the center of the chip. Make sure not to rip the chip straight off the motherboard. Use a gentle twist and slide motion because the thermal paste already on the chip makes a tight bond. Then clean the top of the exposed chip with an alcohol wipe and apply thermal paste (a conductive metal- or silicone-based grease that should come with the kit).
Pictured here: The heat sink after it is removed, cleaned and the water block is attached (see step 3).
Pictured here: The heat sink after it is removed, cleaned and the water block is attached (see step 3).
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Jan 31, 2009. 12:27 AMMuscelz
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NEVER AND I REPEAT NEVER USE PLASTIC FACED WATER BLOCKS! THEY WILL CRACK! USE FULL COPPER OR ALUMINUM WATER BLOCK! I HAVE SEEN TO MANY ACCIDENTS AND CRACKED WATERBLOCKS
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Mar 11, 2007. 8:07 PMLJames
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Just looking at the close-up of the hose connections; I wouldn't trust those hose clamps not to leak; I would rather use screw-type clamps. As someone else commented, it would be best to test it for leaks outside the PC. I would also like to see some reports on the reliability of this cooler being leak-proof. One "little" leak is one too many in the middle of all that expensive electronics!
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