Asus P5VDC-MX V2.0 Motherboard DIY Troubleshooting Guide - Page 25

Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

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1.6.3 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 labeled CPU_FAN. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the A A motherboard. B A B B A ASUS P5VDC-MX 1-13

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ASUS P5VDC-MX
ASUS P5VDC-MX
ASUS P5VDC-MX
ASUS P5VDC-MX
ASUS P5VDC-MX
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1.6.3
1.6.3
1.6.3
1.6.3
1.6.3
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
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 labeled
CPU_FAN.
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
B
B
A
A