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X10DRU-i+ Motherboard User’s Manual
Removing the Passive 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 to uninstall
the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Press down the push-pin on the heatsink, and turn counter-clock-wise to
loosen it. Repeat the same step to loosen the second push-pin.
3. Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture below, and gently wriggle the heat-
sink to loosen it. (Do not use excessive force when wriggling the heatsink.)
4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the motherboard.
Loosen screws
in the sequence
as shown.
Screw#2
Motherboard
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#4
Note
: For optimized airflow, please follow your chassis airflow direction
to install the correct CPU heatsink direction. Graphic drawings included
in this manual are for reference only. They might look different from the
components installed in your system.
Direction of
Airfolow
