Motherboard Installation and Removal

Before removing the Motherboard, ensure the power is off by checking the indicator light. (See section Before you proceed)  

When lit, the onboard LED indicates that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, not powered OFF.

 

Placement Direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with External ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated on the left side of the photo below.

 

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  • Place eight screws into the holes indicated by the red circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

 

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  • Before you start, always make sure the computer is turned off. Observe standard static-electricity discharge precautions. You can damage your expansion card, the motherboard, or both, by not being careful about this.

 

  1. Unplug the system’s power cable from the back of the unit.

  2. Remove the case cover.(Please see instruction on cover removal Removing the Case Cover)

  3. Disconnect all cables and wires connected to the motherboard and expansion cards

  4. Remove all expansion cards and remove all screws holding the motherboard in place.

  5. Lift the motherboard out by pulling it up and away from the back of the case.

 

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  • Take note of where and how cables are connected for re-installation