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Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation

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    1. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Place the Power Button Board: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Place the Power Button Board: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Place the Power Button Board: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Insert the Power Button Board cable into the slot in the Desktop.

      • Grip the cable from the top of the Desktop and thread it through the chassis.

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    2. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reposition the Power Button Board: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reposition the Power Button Board: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Place the board into its slot in the Desktop so the alignment peg is threaded through its hole in the board.

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    3. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the Power Button Board screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the Power Button Board screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the two 4.5 mm‑long screws securing the Power Button Board.

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    4. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reposition the Desktop: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reposition the Desktop: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Rotate the Desktop onto its right side so the Mainboard is facing upward.

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    5. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reroute the power button cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reroute the power button cable: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Press the power button cable into its rubber clips in the chassis.

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    6. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Connect the power button: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Connect the power button: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Slide the power button cable over the nine-pronged connector on the Mainboard.

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    7. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reposition the Desktop: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Reposition the Desktop: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Rotate the Desktop so it sits upright.

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    8. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Place the top plate: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Place the top plate: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Place the top plate on top of the Desktop, making sure it slots into the chassis so the orange circles are visible.

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    9. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Make sure the matching screw hole on the top plate labeled "5/8" is slotted on the inside of the Chassis so that the orange circle is visible.

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    10. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the top plate screws: step 10, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the top plate screws: step 10, image 2 of 2
      • While holding the Desktop steady, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the eight 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the top plate.

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    11. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the Front Panel: step 11, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the Front Panel: step 11, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Installation, Install the Front Panel: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Lay the bottom of the Front Panel on the small, protruding lip in the silver base to align its tabs.

      • Press the Front Panel flat to the chassis and let it align to the magnets.

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Conclusion

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

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