| - | [* black] Insert wisdom here. |
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| + | [* black] Remove the CPU cooler and place it with the copper heat plates facing upwards. |
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| + | [* black] Wet the paper towel with Isopropyl Alcohol, then proceed to wipe away any old thermal paste on the copper heat plate. |
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| + | [* black] Using a new piece of paper towel, wet with Isopropyl alcohol and wipe away any old thermal paste on the CPU die. |
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| + | [* icon_caution] Do not touch the exposed CPU die with fingers. Body oil will negatively affect thermal transfer between the CPU and cooler. |
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| + | [* icon_note] If unsure on how to perform this step, please see the guide on how to [guide|744|clean and apply thermal paste|new_window=true]. |
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