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3 uninstalling the cpu heatsink and fan, P5ql-cm cpu fan connector – Asus P5QL-CM User Manual

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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.

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.
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

CPU_FAN

CPU

FA

N PWM

CPU

FA

N IN

CPU F

AN PWR

GND

P5QL-CM

P5QL-CM CPU fan connector