Removing The Passive Heatsink - Supermicro X11SSH-F User Manual

Removing the Passive Heatsink

Note: 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 remove
the heatsink and to prevent damage done to the CPU or other components.
1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the
figure below.
2. Gently wriggle 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.
Loosen screws in sequence as
shown.
Screw#1
Motherboard
Heatsink Bracket
Screw#4
Screw#2
Screw#3
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