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If you're installing the default Intel or AMD heat sink fan for the first time, then there is no need to apply any thermal compound. You can see the three grey stripes of pre-applied thermal paste in the image below:. If you're installing a stock cooler than has been used before or an aftermarket heatsink fan, then it's a must to apply thermal compound to the CPU before proceeding - Click here to learn how to apply CPU thermal grease. Begin CPU fan installation by making sure that all four push pins are facing the correct direction.
The grooves on the push pins should be facing the center of the CPU fan see image below :. To install a CPU fan and heat sink, you will need to align the four push pins of the heat sink circled in yellow above with the four pin holes on the motherboard circled in yellow below :.
Once everything is aligned, place your thumbs on the two diagonally opposite push pins and press down on both pins at the same time until you hear a "click" sound. See image below:. Once you have pushed down all four pins, take a look at the bottom of the motherboard. If you have installed the CPU cooler correctly, the pins should protrude fully as shown in the image below:.
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