Pulse spin the samples to collect the liquid into the bottom of the vials. Plate assembly Precast mini gels from Bio-Rad can be obtained from the instructor and assembled as described below. Take the pre-cast gel out of its pouch and remove the comb from the top of the gel. With a razor knife, cut the tape along the black line. Carefully pull the tab to remove all of the tape below the black line.
Finger tighten the four screws on the clamp assembly.
While pushing the clamp assembly slightly up toward the top of the locator slots, snap the clamp assembly fully onto the cooling core by pressing at the bottom of the clamp assembly until the cooling core latch engages each side of the clamp assembly. Observe that proper sealing is obtained. Repeat step 4. Place the inner core into the buffer chamber. Observe the bottom of the inner core for leaks.