Removing The Passive Heatsink - Supermicro X8QB6-F User Manual

Removing the Passive Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-
moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow
the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage to 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
sink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling
the heatsink.)
4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove the heatsink from the motherboard.
5. To reinstall the CPU and the heatsink, clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease. Reapply the proper amount of
thermal grease on the surface before reinstalling them on the motherboard.
gently wriggle the heat-
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