Supermicro SuperServer SYS-511R-M User Manual page 35

Removing a Heatsink
We do not recommend removing the heatsink. If necessary, please follow the instructions
below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket. Wait for the heatsink to cool down
before removing it.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver or torque driver to loosen the four screws. You can start with
any screw, but make sure to loosen the screws in a diagonal pattern.
2. Hold and gently pivot the heatsink back and forth to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use
excessive force when dislodging the heatsink.)
3. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the CPU.
4. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal grease.
Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease to the surface before you re-install the
heatsink.
Note: The figure above is for illustrative purposes only.
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Figure 3-3. Removing the Heatsink
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