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Chapter 3: Installation
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Once all four fasteners are securely inserted into the mounting holes, and the 10.
heatsink is properly installed on the motherboard, connect the heatsink fan
wires to the CPU fan connector.
Removing the Active 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 to uninstall the heatsink and avoid damaging the
CPU or other components.
Unplug the power cord from the power supply.1.
Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.2.
Using your fi nger tips, gently press on the fastener cap and turn it coun-3.
terclockwise to make a 1/4 (90
0
) turn, and then pull the fastener upward to
loosen it.
Repeat Step 3 to loosen all fasteners from the mounting holes.4.
When all fasteners are loose, remove the heatsink from the CPU. 5.