Removing The Heatsink - Supermicro X10DRS-2U User Manual

X10DRS-2U/3U/4U Motherboard User's Manual

Removing the Heatsink

Warning: 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 avoid damaging 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 and the CPU socket.
(Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink!)
3. Once the heatsink is loosened from the socket, remove it from the CPU
socket.
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.
Loosen the
screws in the
sequence as
shown.
Note: For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction to
properly install the heatsink. Graphics and drawings included in this manual
are for reference only. They might look different from the components
installed in your system.
Screw#1
Motherboard
Screw#4
Direction of Airflow
Screw#3
2-12
Screw#2