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Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal

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    1. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Front Panel: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Use your fingers to pull the Front Panel off the magnets securing it to the chassis.

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    2. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the top plate screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the top plate screws: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • 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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    3. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the top plate: step 3, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the top plate: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the top plate off the Desktop and remove it.

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    4. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Reposition the Desktop: step 4, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, 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 Removal, Disconnect the power button: step 5, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Disconnect the power button: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers to lift the power button cable connector off its nine‑pronged socket on the Mainboard.

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    6. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Reroute the power button cable: step 6, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Reroute the power button cable: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Pull the power button cable out of its rubber clips in the chassis.

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    7. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Reposition the Desktop: step 7, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, 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 Removal, Remove the Power Button Board screws: step 8, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Power Button Board screws: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to remove the two 4.5 mm‑long screws securing the Power Button Board.

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    9. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Reposition the Power Button Board: step 9, image 1 of 2 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Reposition the Power Button Board: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Use your finger to pull the Power Button Board off its alignment peg.

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    10. Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Power Button Board: step 10, image 1 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Power Button Board: step 10, image 2 of 3 Framework Desktop Power Button Board Removal, Remove the Power Button Board: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Pull the Power Button Board away from the Desktop, threading its cable through the chassis.

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Conclusion

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

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