Supero 1027R-72BRFTP, User Manual

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Chapter 5: Advanced Serverboard Setup
5-5
1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply.
2. Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws in the sequence shown in the
picture below.
3. Hold the heatsink and gently wiggle it to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not use
excessive force when doing this!)
4. Once the heatsink is loosened, remove it from the CPU.
5. Clean the surface of the CPU and the heatsink to get rid of the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of thermal grease before you re-install
the heatsink.
Removing the Heatsink
Warning: We do not recommend removing the CPU or the heatsink. If you do need
to remove the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to
the CPU or other components.
OPEN 1st
Loosen screws
in sequence as
shown.
Screw#2
Motherboard
Screw#1
Screw#3
Screw#4