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Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, Side Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Lay the computer down on its side as shown.

    • Remove the two 14mm screws shown. The screws are loose enough to unscrew with your hands.

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  2. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently slide the side panel straight back and remove from the computer.

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  3. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, USB 3.0 Expansion Card: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • With your hands remove the 14mm screw that holds the cover on the back panel.

    • Gently pull the flap back to expose the expansion card retaining screw.

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  4. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the Phillips #2 to remove the 8mm screw that holds the USB 3.0 Expansion Card in place.

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  6. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • With moderate force, pull straight up on the expansion card to remove it from the computer.

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  7. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, RAM Module: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Push down on the white clips on both sides of the memory module to release it.

    • Gently pull up on the memory module to remove it from the unit.

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  8. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, CPU Fan: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Phillips #00 Precision screwdriver, unscrew the four 12mm screws that hold the fan in place.

    • Be careful not to strip the screws.

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  9. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the fan from the motherboard by gently pulling out the single plug. Then lift the fan up and out of the computer.

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  10. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, Heat Sink: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Loosen the four screws that hold the heat sink in place using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • The screws do not come all the way out of the heat sink

    • Pull the heat sink straight up to remove it.

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  11. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, CPU: step 10, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, CPU: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 2 8mm screws holding the CPU cover using a Torx #20 screwdriver.

    • Remove the 11 mm screw using a Torx #20 screwdriver.

    • Remove the cover and remove the CPU by gently pulling upward.

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  12. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 3 Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 2 of 3 Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Unplug all cords attached to the motherboard.

    • The largest connection requires a significant amount of force to be removed.

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  13. Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Remove all 6 8mm screws attaching the motherboard to the base of the tower using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Gently pull the motherboard from the unit.

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Conclusion

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

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