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Chapter 2, 3 uninstalling the cpu heatsink and fan – Asus P6X58-E PRO User Manual

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ASUS P6X58-E PRO

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Chapter 2

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.

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.

Refer to page 2-35 for details.