[H-GEN] pentium 4 thermal 'tape' installation?

[Rick Phillips]

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> Assuming I should remove tape completely purchase some thermal paste, 
> liberally cover the surface and assemble.
> 
> yes/no?
> 
You would have "ruined" the thermal paste under the tape on your first go around.  Yes, you will now have to buy some paste and put it liberally in the area that corresponds to the raised bit on the CPU.  This is the only contact made between the CPU and the heatsink.

Regards,

Rick


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