How To Correctly Apply Thermal Paste

Socket 754 and 939 Processors (Cont’d)

After applying the thermal paste, you should install the cooler. The process is relatively simple and doesn’t require the use of tools. Just attach the cooler and close its rotative lock, as we illustrate in the pictures below.

Figure 23: Position and attach one side

Figure 24: Fasten the other side and close the lock

Figure 25: Pull the lock to the end

Figure 26: Cooler locked

After installing the cooler over the processor, install the cooler power plug to the motherboard.

Figure 27: Connect the fan wire.

That’s it! The thermal paste is correctly applied and your cooler is installed.