Asus MAXIMUS FORMULA SPECIAL Motherboard Installation Guide - Page 39
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
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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 B the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula 2-13
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ASUS Maximus Formula (Special Edition) / Maximus Formula
2-13
2.3.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
3.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in
a diagonal sequence to disengage
the heatsink and fan assembly from
the motherboard.
B
B
A
A
A
A
B
B
4.
Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.
To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:
1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from
the connector on the motherboard.
2.
Rotate each fastener
counterclockwise.