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2.3.2 Removing the CPU and heatsink
To install the CPU and heatsink:
1. Remove the chassis cover. For more information, see the section
Chassis cover
.
2. Remove the air ducts. For more information, see the section
Air ducts
.
3. Completely loosen the two (2) heatsink EVAC screws.
Intel
®
recommends a torque value of 6 lbf-in to prolong the longevity of all PEEK nuts after
the quality of the load post is corrected.
4. Completely loosen the heatsink screws by doing a few turns each time in the cross
order pattern shown on the illustration until the heatsink screws are completely
loosened
Intel
®
recommends a using a torque driver with a T-30 bit and a torque value of 8 lbf-in to
prolong the longevity of all PEEK nuts after the quality of the load post is corrected.