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| - | [* black] To apply new thermal paste, [http://www.arcticsilver.com/methods.html|use the application method recommended for your specific processor type|new_window=true]—vertical line, horizontal line, middle dot, or surface spread. |
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| + | [* black] To apply new thermal paste, [http://www.arcticsilver.com/methods.html|use the application method recommended for your specific processor type|new_window=true]—vertical line, horizontal line, middle dot, or surface spread. Note that surface spread has the potential to trap air bubbles. |
| [* black] If you're using the surface spread method: | |
| [* black] Wrap the tip of your index finger with a piece of plastic (such as a sandwich bag or Saran wrap). | |
| [* black] Dispense a very small amount of thermal paste onto processor core(s). | |
| [* black] Use your finger to gently smear the thermal paste over the entire processor core(s). | |
| [* icon_note] If you accidentally apply a small amount of thermal paste on the green surface of the processor, it will not cause any harm. | |
| [* black] The processor(s) is now ready for heat sink installation. | |
| [* icon_note] You do not need to apply any thermal paste on the heat sink(s), although [http://www.arcticsilver.com/methods.html|Arctic Silver gives instructions] on "tinting" the heat sink to reduce the break-in time of the thermal compound. |