Asus Motherboard P5LD2 - Manual (Page 33)

ASUS P5LD2 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
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B
4. Carefully remove the heatsink
and fan assembly from the
motherboard.