User's Manual (1.0b)

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X10QBi Platform User's Manual
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Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or heatsink be removed. However, if
you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to remove
the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or CPU socket.
1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown
in the gure below.
2. Gently wiggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force.)
3. Once the CPU is loosened, remove the CPU from the CPU socket.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing any thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of fresh thermal grease on the surface before
reinstalling the CPU and the heatsink.
Screw#2
Motherboard
Screw#1
Heatsink Bracket
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Screw#1
Screw#2
Mounting Holes
Loosen screws in the
sequence as shown.
Screw#1