Gigabyte H242-Z11 - Removing and Installing the Heatsink

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3-5 Removing and Installing the Heatsink
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the heatsink:
• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before
installing the heatsink to prevent hardware damage.
• Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
• Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.
• Place the system unit on a at and stable surface.
• Open the system according to the instructions.
WARNING!
Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause seri-
ous damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you
are a qualied service technician.
Follow these instructions to remove the heatsink:
1. Loosenthecaptivescrews securingtheheatsink inplacein reverseorder
(4
g
3
g
2
g
1).
2. Liftandremovetheheatsinkfromthesystem.
3. To reinstall the heatsink reverse steps 1-2 while ensuring that youtighten the
captivescrewsinsequentialorder(1
g
2
g
3
g
4)asseenintheimagebelow.
4
3
2
1