Removing The Cpu And The Heatsink - Supermicro X10DSN-TS User Manual

Super X10DSN-TS Motherboard User's Manual

Removing the CPU and the Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However,
if you do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below
to uninstall the heatsink or the CPU without damaging the CPU or the motherboard.
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 socket. Do not use
excessive force when loosening the heatsink!
3. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove the it from the socket. Once the heat-
sink is removed, remove the CPU from the socket as needed.
4. Remove the used thermal grease and clean the surface of the CPU and the
heatsink. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
reinstalling the CPU and the heatsink as needed.
Loosen screws
in the sequence
as shown
Notes: 1.) To optimize airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction
to properly install the heatsink. 2.) Graphics shown in this manual are for
reference only. They may or may not look the same as the components
installed in your system.
Screw#1
Motherboard
Screw#4
Direction of the
Screw#3
2-12
airflow
Screw#2