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SUPERSERVER 7046GT-TRF/7046GT-TRF-TC4 User's Manual
Installing the Heatsink
Do not apply any thermal grease to the 1.
heatsink or the CPU die; the required
amount has already been applied.
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so 2.
that the four mounting holes are aligned
with those on the retention mechanism.
Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the 3.
#1 and the #2 screws) until just snug (do
not over-tighten the screws, which may
damage the CPU.)
Finish the installation by fully tightening all 4.
four screws.
Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink.
However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow these
instructions to avoid damaging the CPU or the CPU socket.
Installation and Removal of the Heatsink
Uninstalling the Heatsink
Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws 1.
in the sequence shown in the picture on
the right.
Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture 2.
on the right and gently wriggle to loosen
it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when doing this!)
Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it 3.
from the CPU socket.
Clean the surface of the CPU and the 4.
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of
thermal grease before you re-install the
heatsink.
Screw #1
Screw #2
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Screw #1
Screw #2
Screw #3
Screw #4