Introduction
In this guide, we will be removing parts of the computer from the motherboard to be able to take the board itself out.
Tools
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Disconnect all of the cords that are connected to the motherboard.
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Press in the lever on the side of the male end, and then pull out.
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Pull cord straight out.
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Disconnect the front plate (USB and audio output) from the motherboard.
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Remove the graphics card.
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Lift the blue latch on the fat end of the graphics card.
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Pull the blue lever on the skinny end of the graphics card toward the power supply.
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Pull out one end of the card at a time.
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Remove the heat sink.
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Unscrew the (2) two screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver and lift out the heat sink.
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Remove the (5) five 6mm Phillips #2 screws from the motherboard.
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Remove the (2) two 17mm Phillips #2 screws from the mount for the heat sink.
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Remove the back plate by lifting straight out by the blue latch that secures the graphics card.
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Pull the end of the motherboard closest to the back of the computer away from the static back plate.
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Lift this end away and out of the case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
