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[* black] Carefully separate the two components.
[* icon_note] The old thermal paste may add a viscous resistance to the removal of the cooling system, but still make sure you have removed all of the screws in the previous steps.
[* red] Clean off the old thermal paste using a cloth, of some sort, dipped in isopropyl alcohol.
-[* red] Make sure ''all'' of the old thermal paste is removed before proceeding to the next step (see red areas marked in Image 1).
+ [* icon_note] Make sure ''all'' of the old thermal paste is removed before proceeding to the next step.
[* icon_reminder] On reassembly, you should only need a small dab of thermal paste in the center of each marked region as it should spread out when you place the component back on.
[* icon_caution] ''Be extra careful as to not get any thermal paste on any circuits.''