Removing The 1 Ghz Or Greater Processor Fan Heatsink; Removing The Fan Heatsink - Intel D815EGEW Product Manual

Intel Desktop Board D815EGEW Product Guide

Removing the 1 GHz or Greater Processor Fan Heatsink

To remove the fan heatsink for the 1 GHz or greater processor, follow these instructions:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" (see page 21).
2. Disconnect the processor fan cable.
3. Remove the fan from the fan heatsink.
4. Slowly pull up the handle of the plastic clip (reversing the action shown in Figure 12, A).
5. Disengage the fan heatsink clip by pushing your index finger against the back of the clip as
you pull up on the clip extension with your thumb (see Figure 15).
6. Remove the fan heatsink.
7. Raise the processor socket handle completely and remove the processor.
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Figure 15. Removing the Fan Heatsink
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