2.3.3 Uni nstalli ng the CPU heatsi nk 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

B

and fan assembly from the

motherboard.

A

A

AB

BA

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

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