Removing The Heatsink - Supermicro X11SSD-F User Manual

X11SSD-F User's Manual

Removing the Heatsink

Note: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if
you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall
the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU or the CPU socket.
1. Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown in the
illustration below.
2. Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive force when
wriggling the heatsink!!)
3. Once the CPU is loosened, remove the CPU from the CPU socket.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing the used thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before re-installing the
CPU and the heatsink.
Loosen screws in
sequence as shown.
Screw#1
Motherboard
Screw#4
Screw#3
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Screw#2