A technician removes a CPU cooler to clean it. What should be done before refitting it?
Un technicien démonte le ventirad d'un processeur pour le nettoyer. Que faut-il faire avant de le remonter ?
Answers
APut a thick layer of paste all over the motherboard around the socketÉtaler une épaisse couche de pâte sur toute la carte mère autour du socket
BNothing; the old paste can be reused just as it isRien ; l'ancienne pâte peut être réutilisée telle quelle
CClean off the old paste and apply a small amount of fresh pasteRetirer l'ancienne pâte et appliquer une petite quantité de pâte neuve
DPut a sheet of paper between the processor and the coolerPlacer une feuille de papier entre le processeur et le ventirad
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