Rmc 7130 – Acnodes RMC 7130 User Manual

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RMC 7130

1U Rackmount System

Removing the Heatsink

Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you
do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below prevent damage to the
CPU or other components.

1. Power down the system and unplug the power
cord from the power supply.

2. Disconnect the heatsink fan's wires from the fan
header.

3. Using a screwdriver, loosen and remove the
heatsink screws
from the motherboard in the sequence as show in
the previ- ous section (#1 and #2 followed by #3
and #4.

4. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture on the
right and gently wiggle it to loosen it from the CPU.
(Do not use excessive force when doing this.)

5. Once the heatsink is loose, remove it from the
CPU socket.

6. To reinstall the heatsink, 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 of the CPU then reinstall the
heatsink.