[SOLVED] CPU Fan Install - Did i ruin the thermal paste ?

[stephen-mc-goo]

Hi, i think i might have made a mistake when putting in my cpu heatsink fan. I have a AMD Ryzen 2600 which came with a stock fan, that had pre-applied thermal paste on it. When i lined up the screws and placed it down i had trouble getting the screws to go in. I got 1 in a bit but couldnt get the others in so i ended up lifting it back up and turning it around the other way and trying again. (i think i was just being to gentle as i was afraid to push too hard) as this time with a wee bit more force i got them all in.

My question is did i ruin the thermal paste by lifting it back up completely after it was pressed in fully on the cpu ?

 

[Gam3r01]

Its not ideal, but since its fresh paste its likely going to be fine.
Check your temps and see for yourself.