Asus Motherboard P5PL2 - Manual (Page 31)

ASUS P5PL2 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.
B
B
A
A
A
A B
B
4. Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.