Framework Desktop Mainboard Removal (Case)

Pull the top Expansion Card connector straight out of its socket in the Mainboard to disconnect it.

While squeezing the clip on the main power cable, pull it straight up and out of its socket to disconnect it.

While squeezing the clip on the CPU power cable, pull it straight up and out of its socket to disconnect it.

Pull the bottom Expansion Card connector straight out of its socket in the Mainboard to disconnect it.

Lift the Desktop so it stands upright on your work surface.

Use your fingers to grip the top of the Right Panel and slide it upward to release its clips.

Remove the Right Panel.

While holding the Desktop steady, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the eight 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the top plate.

Lift the top plate off the Desktop and remove it.

Lay the left side of the Desktop on your work surface so the underside of the Mainboard is facing upward.

Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the 7.0 mm‑long Phillips screw securing the Wi-Fi module.

Use your fingers to slide the Wi-Fi module cover straight off the bottom of the module.

Remove the cover.

Press and hold the Wi-Fi module down with your fingers.

Use your fingers to grip the white antenna cable, as close to the metal head as possible.

Gently lift the connector straight up to disconnect the white antenna cable.

Repeat the procedure with the black antenna cable.

Grip the Wi-Fi module by its edges and pull it straight out of its socket.

Remove the Wi-Fi module.

Rotate the Desktop onto its right side so the Mainboard is facing upward.

Use your fingers to lift the power button cable connector off its nine‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.

Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the four 8.2 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the Mainboard.

Grab the Mainboard by its heatsink and pull it towards the front of the Desktop to slide it out of the rear port cutout.

Slide the Mainboard towards the top of the Desktop to remove it from the chassis.