Asus P5KPL - Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

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