SUPER MICRO Computer SUPERO X8SIA-F - Manual (Page 32)

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X8SIA/X8SIA-F User's Manual
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 instruc-
tions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done to the CPU
or the CPU socket.
Removing the Heatsink
!
Unscrew the heatsink screws from the motherboard in the sequence as shown
in the illustration below.
Loosen screws in se-
quence as shown.
Screw#2
Motherboard
Remove the Heatsink
Bracket from under-
neath the mother-
board.
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#4
1
2
3
4 Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink, removing the used thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease on the surface before
re-installing the CPU and the heatsink.
Once the CPU is loosened, remove the heatsink from the CPU socket.
Gently wriggle the heatsink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when wriggling the heatsink!!)