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How to: Remove a pre-installed heatsink

A heatsink helps your SSD consistently perform at its best, but you may run into a situation where you need to replace the heatsink. This article will help you remove a pre-installed heatsink.

These instructions apply to the following SSDs:

  • MP600
  • MP600 CORE
  • MP600 PRO
  • MP600 PRO XT

 

 

Precautions

Before you remove a pre-installed heatsink, please keep the following in mind:

  • The advertised speed of an SSD is achieved with the pre-installed heatsink.  The SSD performance will suffer if used without a heatsink, and may differ with third-party cooling solutions.
  • We do not reject returns with a removed heatsink unless the components are damaged, but ALL components must be returned under any circumstances (e.g. the SSD, thermal pad, heatsink, and heatsink clip).
  • Standard warranty terms apply when making a return.

 

 

Removing the heatsink

You will need the following to remove the heatsink:

  • The SSD
  • A plastic pry tool
  • A clean work area

 

To remove the heatsink:

  1. Insert the plastic pry tool between one of the heatsink clips and the heatsink itself.
  2. Lightly pry outward until the retaining clip disengages from the lower lip of the heatsink.
    heatsink_removal_-_prying_tool.png

  3. Repeat steps 1-2 for the other clip on the same side of the drive.
  4. Hold onto the ends of the SSD and firmly grip the heatsink.
  5. Begin pulling the heatsink away from the drive and heatsink clip, slightly rotating the unclipped side upward.
    • NOTE: The thermal pad may cause some resistance, so make sure to pull the heatsink away with consistent force while making sure to securely hold the SSD.
      heatsink_removal_-_opening_heatsink.png

  6. Slide the SSD out of the heatsink clip.
    • If the SSD does not slide out, hold the end of the SSD itself and lightly spread out the heatsink clip.
      heatsink_removal_-_removing_ssd.png

 

 

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