Align the new heatsink over the chipset so that the mounting holes are properly positioned. Since the thermal compount is already on the chipset, try not to rest it down on the chipset until you are as close as possible to the mounting location. This will prevent the thermal compound from being spread around too much.
Installing a Chipset Cooler
By Mark Kyrnin, About.com Guide
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