Supermicro SuperServer 6016T-MT, User Manual

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Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-
moved. However, if you do need to remove the heatsink, please follow the
instructions below prevent damage to the CPU or other components.
Power down the system and 1.
unplug the power cord from the
power supply.
Disconnect the heatsink fan's 2.
wires from the fan header.
Using a screwdriver, loosen and 3.
remove the heatsink screws
from the serverboard in the se-
quence as show in the previous
section (#1 and #2 followed by
#3 and #4.
Hold the heatsink as shown 4.
in the picture on the right and
gently wiggle it to loosen it from
the CPU. (Do not use excessive
force when doing this.)
Once the heatsink is loose, 5.
remove it from the CPU socket.
To reinstall the heatsink, clean 6.
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.
Screw#1
Screw#2
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