MSI G52-MA00542 - Manual (Page 15)

Hardware Setup
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Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,
thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you
need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the
instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
2. Position the heatsink onto the re-
tention mechanism.
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
3. Mount the fan on top of the
heatsink. Press down the fan until
its four clips get wedged in the
holes of the retention mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to
fasten the fan. Each lever can be
pressed down in only ONE
direction.
retention mechanism
levers