Supermicro X10DRT-PS User Manual page 32

X10DRT-PS Motherboard User's Manual
Removing the Passive Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However,
if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall
the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Press down the push-pin on the heatsink, and turn counter-clock-wise to
loosen it. Repeat the same step to loosen the second push-pin.
3. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture below, and gently wriggle the heat-
sink to loosen it. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink.)
Loosen screws
in sequence as
shown.
Screw#1
Motherboard
4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.
Note: For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction
to properly install the CPU heatsink. Graphic drawings included in this
manual are for reference only. They might look different from the compo-
nents installed in your system.
Screw#4
Direction of Airflow
Screw#3
2-10
Screw#2