Asus P5N73-CM - Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

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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.
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.
P5N73-CM CPU Fan Connector
R
CPU_FAN
GND
CPU FAN PWR
CPU FAN IN
CPU FAN PWM
P5N73-CM
A
A
B
B
A
A
B
B