Assembly order — thermal paste, cables, torque
Track: Build your own laptop · Duration: 36 min
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Course reader
Assembly order — thermal paste, cables, torque
Laptop workbook — parts, assembly, firmware, and troubleshooting next to the video.
Order of work
- Photograph screw positions; use magnetic mapping if needed.
- Install CPU (if socketed) per arrow alignment; never force pins.
- Mount cooler with correct paste amount (pea/line per HSF design); tighten in a cross pattern if screws.
- Seat RAM until latches click; insert M.2 at ~30° then secure screw.
- Route cables before closing — pinched display cables cause intermittent faults.
Tip. First boot can be “bare board + power + external display” on some bench setups; laptops usually need the internal panel connected for firmware behavior — follow your vendor guide.
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