X8DA3/X8DAi User's Manual
Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re- moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink and prevent damage to the CPU or other components.
1.Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2.If you are using an active heat- sink, disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.
3.Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the se- quence as show in the picture on the right.
4.Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture on the right and gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when wrig- gling the heatsink.)
5.Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the CPU socket.
6.To reinstall the CPU and the heatsink, clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling them on the motherboard.
Using a screwdriver to remove Screw#1
Remove Screw#2