Removing The Processor Heatsink Module From The Motherboard - Supermicro SuperWorkstation 5049A-T User Manual

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3. Align the two holes at diagonal corners of the PHM onto the two guide posts on the
socket bracket and carefully lower the PHM onto the socket.
4. Use a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver to install four screws into the mounting holes on the
socket to securely attach the PHM onto the motherboard in the sequence of 1, 2, 3, and
4, as marked on the heatsink label. Gradually tighten each to assure even pressure.
Note: Use only 12 foot-pounds of torque when tightening the screws to avoid damaging
the processor or the socket.
Oval D
Small Guiding Post
Printed Triangle
Mounting the Processor Heatsink Module
into the CPU socket (on the motherboard)
Figure 3-7. Installing the Processor Heatsink Module

Removing the Processor Heatsink Module from the Motherboard

Before removing the processor heatsink module (PHM), power down as described in Section
3.1.
1. Using a T30 Torx-bit screwdriver, loosen and remove the screws on the PHM from the
socket, starting with the screw marked #4, in the sequence of 4, 3, 2, 1.
2. Pull up the PHM while releasing the small snap tabs on two corners of the socket.
Oval C
Large Guiding Post
38
T30 Torx Driver
#4
#1
Tighten the screws in the
sequence of 1, 2, 3, 4 (top 3 quarter view)
Use a torque
of 12 lbf
#2
#3