User's Manual (1.0)

Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup

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Removing the Heatsink

Caution: 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 uninstall

the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.

1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.

2. Press down the screw on the heatsink, and turn counter-clock-wise to loosen

it. Repeat the same step to loosen the second screw.

3. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture below, and gently wriggle the

heatsink to loosen it. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the

heatsink.)

4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the serverboard.

Note: 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 serverboard.

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