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Framework Desktop Case Installation

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    1. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Top Panel screws: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Top Panel screws: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Top Panel screws: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Your replacement case requires some disassembly before transferring the internals. The next 12 steps will show how to disassemble the case.

      • Use your finger to lift up the two D-rings on the Top Panel screws.

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    2. Framework Desktop Case Installation: step 2, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation: step 2, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to twist the screw counter-clockwise and loosen it.

      • Remove the Top Panel screw.

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    3. Framework Desktop Case Installation: step 3, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation: step 3, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat the same procedure for the other Top Panel screw.

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    4. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Top Panel: step 4, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Top Panel: step 4, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Top Panel: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the Top Panel towards the rear of the computer to release the clips securing it to the chassis.

      • If you're having a hard time gripping the Top Panel, use the screw holes to get a better handhold.

      • Lift the Top Panel off the chassis and remove it.

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    5. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Right Panel: step 5, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Right Panel: step 5, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Right Panel: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to grip the top of the Right Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.

      • Remove the Right Panel.

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    6. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Replace the Front Panel: step 6, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Replace the Front Panel: step 6, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Replace the Front Panel: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to pull the Front Panel off the magnets securing it to the chassis.

      • Follow this guide to transfer your Tiles to the new Front Panel or to install the old Front Panel.

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    7. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the top plate screws: step 7, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the top plate screws: step 7, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the top plate screws: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • While holding the Desktop steady, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the eight 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the top plate.

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    8. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the top plate: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the top plate: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the top plate off the Desktop and remove it.

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    9. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Mainboard screws: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the Mainboard screws: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the four 8.2 mm‑long Phillips screws in the Mainboard screw posts.

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    10. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the rear plate screws: step 10, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the rear plate screws: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • Optionally, you can remove the six 4.0 mm‑long screws securing the rear plate to make removing the power supply easier.

      • If you don't remove the rear plate screws, skip the next step.

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    11. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the rear plate: step 11, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the rear plate: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the rear plate off the back of the Desktop and remove it.

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    12. Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the tape: step 12, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the tape: step 12, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Case Installation, Remove the tape: step 12, image 3 of 3
      • Peel off the tape covering the antenna cables.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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