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VER 2022G-URF User's Manual
Installing a Passive CPU Heatsink
1.
Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die -- the
required amount has already been applied.
2.
Place the heatsink directly on top of the CPU so that the heat sink screws are
aligned with the mounting holes on the back plate.
3.
Make sure the screwdriver torgue setting is no more than 5.0 Kgf-cm (4.3 lbf-
in) and keep the heat sink direction vertical.
4.
Tighten each screw a few turns at a time while alternating between the two
until fully tightened.
No. 1 Screw
No. 2 Screw
Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. How-
ever, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions
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below to prevent damage to the CPU or other components.
1.
Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard a few turns at a time,
alternating between the two until the screws can be removed.
2.
Gently
wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wriggling the heatsink!)
3.
Once the CPU is loose, remove the it from the CPU socket.
4.
Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing the used thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
re-installing the CPU and the heatsink.
Figure 5-3. SNK-0043P Heatsink
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