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X10SLQ/X10SLQ-L User’s Manual
Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the
CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if
you do need to remove the heatsink, please
follow the instructions below to remove the
heatsink and to prevent damage done to the
CPU or other components.

Active Heatsink Removal

1. Unplug the power cord from the
power supply.
2. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires
from the CPU fan header.
3. Use your nger tips to gently press
on the fastener cap and turn it
counterclockwise to make a 1/4 (900)
turn, and pull the fastener upward to
loosen it.
4. Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasteners
from the mounting holes.
5. With all fasteners loosened, remove
the heatsink from the CPU.
Unplug the
PWR cord
Pull Up
For the 1U pas sive hea t sink, a sk for SNK -P00 46P (ba ck plate is includ ed),
for the 2U active heat sink, SNK-P 0046A4.