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    Screws & springs, heatsink, thermal paste & fan on full speed & broken contact?

    So I cleaned my Mac Mini mid 2010 yesterday. Basically took everything out of the box cleaned things out (including fan). It is 4 springs and I think they are to go with the screws that secure the heatsink. Should they be on top of the heatsink or underneath? If on top, doesn't this add too...