Figure 9. Removing The Heatsink - Intel MFS5520VI - Multi-Flex Server Compute Module User Manual

Removing the Heatsink
Caution: Improper removal can damage the heatsink. Pay close attention to the steps and perform
each step exactly as indicated to avoid damage.
Note: This procedure assumes that you are removing the heatsink for the first time.
Note: If you are installing only a single processor on your server board, do not remove the
heatsink and spacer over the second processor.
5. Loosen the four captive screws on the heatsink corners in a diagonal manner
according to the numbers shown in
a. Starting with the screw at location 1, loosen it by giving it two rotations in the
b. Proceed to the screw at location 2 and loosen it by giving it two rotations and
c. Loosen screws at locations 3 and 4 by giving each screw two rotations and then
d. Repeat steps 5a through 5c by giving each screw two rotations each time until
6. Lift the heatsink from the board (see letter "B" in
7. Remove and discard the spacer (see letter "C" in
Note: The system is shipped with a spacer installed between the heatsink and the processor
socket to protect the socket protective cover. This spacer will need to be removed and
discarded before installing the processor.
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anticlockwise direction (see letter "A" in
Do not fully loosen.)
stop.
stop.
all screws are loosened.
B
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2
4
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Figure 9. Removing the Heatsink

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