Supermicro X7SLM+ - Installing the Heatsink; Removing the Heatsink

Chapter 2: Installation
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Installing the Heatsink
Screw#1
Screw#2
Screw#1
Do not apply any thermal grease to the 1.
heatsink or the CPU die-the required
amount has already been applied.
Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so 2.
that the four mounting holes are aligned
with those on the retention mechanism.
Screw in two diagonal screws (ie the #1 3.
and the #2 screws) until just snug (-do not
over tighten the screws to avoid possible
damage to the CPU.)
Finish the installation by fully tightening all 4.
four screws.
Warning: We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be re-
moved. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow
the instructions below to uninstall the heatsink to prevent damage done
to the CPU or the CPU socket.
Screw#2
Removing the Heatsink
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Unscrew and remove the heatsink screws 1.
from the motherboard in the sequence as
show in the picture on the right.
Hold the heatsink as shown in the picture 2.
on the right and gently wriggle the heat-
sink to loosen it from the CPU. (Do not
use excessive force when wriggling the
heatsink!!)
Once the CPU is loosened, remove the 3.
heatsink from the CPU socket.
Clean the surface of the CPU and the 4.
heatsink to get rid of the old thermal
grease. Reapply the proper amount of
thermal grease on the surface before you
re-install the CPU and the heatsink.
Screw#1
Screw#2