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-[* icon_note] If you are reusing the thermal pad, follow these steps.
-[* black] Use high-concentration (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol and a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth to clean the top of the processor and the area of the top cover that will contact the thermal pad.
-[* black] Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to carefully peel the thermal pad off of the top cover.
-[* black] Place the thermal pad on the processor, then proceed with installing the top cover.
+[* icon_note] If the thermal pad is in poor condition, apply a new thermal pad using the [guide|178407|thermal pad replacement guide|stepid=379600|new_window=true].
+[* icon_note] If the thermal pad stuck to the processor and is in good condition, you can proceed to installing the new cover.
+[* icon_note] If the thermal pad stuck to the old cover and is in good condition, follow these steps to transfer the thermal pad. ***If you damage the thermal pad during this process, apply a new thermal pad using the [guide|178407|thermal pad replacement guide|stepid=379600|new_window=true].***
+[* black] Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to carefully peel the thermal pad off of the old cover.