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3 uninstalling the cpu heatsink and fan, Uninstalling the cpu heatsink and fan -11 – Asus P5QL PRO User Manual

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ASUS P5QL 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.

P5QL PRO CPU Fan Connector

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN

P5QL

PR

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