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-[* black] Once you've spread a thin and even layer of compound on the GPU, check to see if there was any thermal compound or tape on the RAM chips. If necessary, remove the old material and apply new material, as in the previous step.
-[* black] Once you are satisfied with the compound and/or tape, place the heatsink over the GPU carefully, lining up any screws or clips.
-[* black] Insert and tighten all the screws carefully! They are usually quite small, and the PCB is brittle and may crack if stressed.
-[* black] Tighten the screws in an alternating pattern if they are many surrounding the GPU chip, like you are tightening a wheel on a car.
+[* black] Once you've applied the thermal paste (or tape) to the GPU, RAM chips etc, check the heat-sink is clean and free of old paste, tape etc. If required clean thoroughly with a tissue moistened in alcohol.
+[* black] Place the heat-sink over the GPU carefully, lining up any screws or clips.
+[* icon_caution] Insert and tighten all the screws carefully! They are usually quite small, and the PCB may be damaged if the screws are over tightened.
+[* icon_note] Tighten the screws in an alternating pattern. E.G. Top left, Bottom right, Top right, Bottom left. With more than 4 screws, use a "Star" pattern when tightening the screws ensuring all screws are evenly tightened