Removing The Passive Heatsink - Supermicro X8DTN+-F-LR 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. Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.
3. Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the heatsink screws from the mother-
board in the sequence as show in the picture below.
4. 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.)
Screw#1
5. Once the CPU is loosened, remove the heatsink from the CPU socket.
6. 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.
Screw#3
Screw#2
Screw#4
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gently wriggle the heat-