Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 09:31:50 +0100 (BST) From: Doug Rabson <dfr@nlsystems.com> To: Chuck Robey <chuckr@picnic.mat.net> Cc: FreeBSD-Alpha <alpha@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: Installing the heatsink Message-ID: <Pine.BSF.4.10.9908010929340.385-100000@salmon.nlsystems.com> In-Reply-To: <Pine.BSF.4.10.9907311635190.451-100000@picnic.mat.net>
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On Sat, 31 Jul 1999, Chuck Robey wrote: > My alpha came with a heatsink that has what seems to be a thin lead > gasket, between the processor and the heatsink itself. I've never used > one before; I've always used silicone grease. > > Does anyone know if I should use that gasket, and (if so) how should I > think use the silicone grease (if at all)? Is there any rule of thumb > about tightening down those two bolts that connect the heatsink to the > processor? Use the grafoil pad and make sure you don't touch it with your fingers since it will damage the pad. Don't use any additional grease either. I tightened the nuts by hand rather than using a torque wrench but (as Peter mentioned), be careful since they are fragile. -- Doug Rabson Mail: dfr@nlsystems.com Nonlinear Systems Ltd. Phone: +44 181 442 9037 To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-alpha" in the body of the message
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