Asus Pundit-R User Manual page 22

If a memory module is installed to the DIMM socket, remove the
module first before removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly to
avoid damaging the DIMM. Refer to page 28 for details on how to
remove the memory module(s).
4. Carefully press down the
locking lever of the retention
bracket.
5. Detach the retention bracket
hook from the retention module
hole by flipping the locking lever
to the direction of the arrow.
6. Detach the other retention
bracket hook from the hole on
the other side of the retention
module.
7. Remove the retention bracket,
then set aside. Follow the same
steps in removing the other
retention bracket.
8. Disconnect the CPU fan cable
from the CPU fan connector on
the motherboard.
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