SUPERSERVER
Removing the Heatsink
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Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket.
1.Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power supply.
2.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 sequence 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 wriggling the heatsink.)
5.Once the heatsink is loose, 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 CPU surface before reinstalling the heatsink.
Remove Screw #1
Remove Screw #2