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[title] Apply new liquid metal
-[* black] Apply a small, pinhead sized drop of liquid metal to the heatsink.
+[* black] Apply a small, pinhead-sized drop of liquid metal to the heatsink.
+ [* icon_note] If your syringe has multiple applicator heads, use the one with a small, needle-like tip.
[* black] Use a Q-tip to push down on and evenly spread the liquid metal across the entire surface.
- [* icon_note] Your replacement liquid metal most likely comes with a special Q-tip for spreading the liquid metal.
+ [* icon_note] Your replacement liquid metal most likely comes with a special Q-tip for spreading. If it doesn't, use a new Q-tip.