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Super X11SRL-F User's Manual
Removing the CPU and the Heatsink
Warning:
We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you
do need to uninstall the CPU or the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to uninstall
the heatsink to avoid damaging the CPU or other components.
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
loosening the heatsink.
3. Once the heatsink is loosened from the socket, remove the heatsink from the CPU
socket. Next, remove the CPU from the socket if needed.
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 screws in
the sequence as
shown
Screw #2
Motherboard
Screw #1
Screw #3
Screw #4
Direction of the
airflow
