98 Chapter 3Replacing the Thermal ModuleIMPORTANT: Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the ThermalModule.The following thermal grease types are approved for use:• Silmore GP50• Honeywell PCM45F-SP• ShinEtsu 7762The following thermal pads are approved for use:• Eapus XR-PE1. Remove all traces of thermal grease from the CPU using a lint-free cloth or cotton swab and IsopropylAlcohol, Acetone, or other approved cleaning agent.2. Apply a small amount of thermal grease to the centre of the CPU—there is no need to spread the greasemanually, the force used during the installation of the Thermal Module is sufficient.3. Align the screw holes on the Thermal Module andMainboard then replace the module. Keep themodule as level as possible to spread the thermalgrease evenly.4. Replace the single Fan screw and the four ThermalModule screws (in numerical order from screw 1 toscrew 4) to secure the Thermal Module in place.5. Connect the fan cable to the Mainboard.1234
