3. Remove the protective pin cap, and then close and buckle the frame rail.
Protective pin cap
4. Close the load plate, and then turn the load plate screws clockwise a little with the
AMD Torx screwdriver in the sequence 1→2→3→1→2→3 until they are snug.
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AMD Torx screwdriver
3
2
5. Tighten load plate screws until you hear a click from the AMD Torx screwdriver.
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Important
If the load plate is not secured properly, the computer will not power on.
6. Apply thermal paste on the top of the CPU.
Thermal paste
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