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220-801 · Question #472
220-801 Question #472: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Top of the CPU. Thermal grease should always be applied to the top of the CPU. The smooth surface is the top not the one with the pins. The pins go into the socket whereas the heat sink is placed on top of the CPU. Between the heat sink and the cpu, apply the grease for maximum thermal dissipati
Question
When replacing the CPU in a laptop, which of the following locations should have thermal grease applied?
Options
- AConnection points on the system board
- BBottom of the CPU
- CTop of the CPU
- DAxis of the cooling fan
Explanation
Thermal grease should always be applied to the top of the CPU. The smooth surface is the top not the one with the pins. The pins go into the socket whereas the heat sink is placed on top of the CPU. Between the heat sink and the cpu, apply the grease for maximum thermal dissipation.
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