Owners Manual

86 Installing System Components
CAUTION: Never remove the heat sink from a processor unless you intend to
remove the processor. The heat sink is necessary to maintain proper thermal
conditions.
6 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen one of the heat-sink retention
screws. See Figure 3-15.
7 Wait 30 seconds for the heat sink to loosen from the processor.
8 Repeat step 6 and step 7 to loosen the other three heat-sink retention
screws.
9 Gently lift the heat sink off of the processor and set the heat sink aside
upside down (thermal grease side facing up).
Figure 3-15. Installing and Removing the Heat Sink
CAUTION: The processor is held in its socket under strong pressure. Be aware
that the release lever can spring up suddenly if not firmly grasped.
1 heat sink 2 heat sink retention screws (4)
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