Asus P9D-M Series - Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan

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Chapter 2: Hardware information
3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN1.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if
you fail to plug this connector.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan
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4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
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.