Systems and methods are provided for removing debris from a heatsink. A debris detection and dislodging module receives one or more sensor readings that exceed a configurable threshold at a heatsink of a component to be cooled. In response to the received sensor readings, enabling, by the debris detection and dislodging module, a controller to activate a dislodging apparatus to remove debris in fins of the heatsink in the component to be cooled. The dislodging apparatus sweeps the debris in the fins of the component to be cooled until the one or more sensor readings returns to an expected level below the threshold. Coolant flowing through a coldplate assembly in the heatsink carries the debris out of the fins of the heatsink.