Removing The Heatsink - Supermicro X10DAL-i User Manual

X10DAL-i 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 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 heatsink 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.
Screw#1
Motherboard
2-12
Screw#2
Screw#3