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Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5QLD PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5QLD PRO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-11

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ASUS P5QLD PRO
2-11
2.3.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan
1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.
2.
Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.
3.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a
diagonal sequence to disengage the
heatsink and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
B
4.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
3.
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN.
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
P5QLD PRO
CPU Fan Connector
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
CPU_FAN
P5QLD PRO