Removing And Installing The Cpu Fan And Heatsink Assembly - Asus P1-P5945GCX User Manual

2.5.4 Removing and Installing the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly
The system package includes a proprietary CPU fan and heatsink assembly to
ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
DO NOT replace the proprietary CPU fan and heatsink with other models!
To remove the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable.
2. Loosen the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly screws with a screw
driver.
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To reinstall the CPU fan and heatsink assembly:
Locate the CPU fan and heatsink assembly and secure it with the four
screws, then reconnect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
Refer to the figure below for the location of the CPU fan connector on the
motherboard.
CPU FAN Connector
Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
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Lift the CPU fan and heatsink
assembly, then set aside.
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CPU_FAN
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