Swiftech MCW6500 T 775 User Manual
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Condensation control measures
The following instructions are crucial to long lasting & reliable operations. Do not skip these steps, and do not take shortcuts. Permanent damage to
your components is likely to occur otherwise.
a. Motherboard
preparation
i. Conformal coating application: This step will positively ensure that any micro condensation occurring on small surface
mount components will not corrode or short-circuit the motherboard.
Procure a spray can of silicone conformal coating. We use M.G. chemicals Acrylic Conformal Coating, part # 419B-340g. The
product can be purchased at our online store here
products can also be used, but sprays are recommended for their ease of use.
Figure 2 - Back of the motherboard:
Figure 3 - Front of the motherboard
Spray the back of the motherboard, concentrating on the area
immediately behind the CPU. Also spray all the way down, in a
vertical path directly under the CPU area. By doing so, you ensure
that if a drop of moisture was to roll down the motherboard, it
wouldn’t cause any short. Then allow time for the coating to dry, per
manufacturer specs.
Use masking tape to protect the CPU socket, and any connector sockets
in the immediate vicinity of the processor. A double layer of tape is
recommended for all sockets, as the spray may soak a single layer of
tape and contaminate the contacts.
Spray the area immediately surrounding the socket. It is not
recommended to spray further than the area circled in the above picture.
Allow the coating to be “dry to the touch” (20 minutes approximately),
and remove the masking tape. Then let the board dry completely per
manufacturer specs.
b.
CPU preparation & water-block installation
Dielectric grease application: The following steps will ensure that condensation does not form inside of the CPU socket.
Procure a tube of dielectric grease. We use Luberex grease, available on our web site here:
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
- Install the first motherboard gasket, being
careful to tuck it gently between the socket and
close-by capacitors (a razorblade is a good tool
for that)
- Squirt a generous amount of dielectric grease
inside of the socket center section.
- Place your CPU into the socket, and gently
push it down to pack the grease inside the
center section then close the socket lever
- Install the second motherboard gasket over the
first one being careful to align them with each
other.
- Fill-up the empty spaces with
grease, this will avoid condensation
to form and accumulate over time.
Note: yes this pic shows a lapped
CPU
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