Asus P5KPL-CM - Manual (Page 25)

ASUS P5KPL-CM 1-13
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.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan