Asus P5QL - Manual (Page 32)

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.
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.
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
P5QL
P5QL CPU fan connector