Introduction

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    • Tilt the heatsink down towards the rear of the Desktop and place it into its slot on the Mainboard.

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    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to tighten the four captive Phillips screws securing the heatsink in an "X" pattern starting with the top right screw.

    • Only tighten the screws a few turns at a time to evenly compress the APU and thermal pads.

    • In order: top right → bottom left → bottom right → top left

    • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to tighten the captive Phillips screw jutting out under the Primary Storage.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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