Step 1 Stand

• Power off and unplug the monitor before starting.
• Place the monitor face down on a soft, flat surface (such as a towel) to protect the screen.
• Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the four 11.5 mm screws securing the stand.
• Gently pull the stand out to detach it from the monitor. - Caution: Do not force the stand out. If it resists, check that all screws have been fully removed before pulling.
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Step 2

• Using the same Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two 11.5 mm screws securing the plastic bar.
• Lift the bar away and set it aside.
• Confirm the stand is stable and level before turning the monitor upright. Double-check that all screws are firmly tightened and parts are properly aligned to prevent instability or tilting after reassembly.
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Step 3 Board Cover
• Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the six 7mm screws at the circled locations.
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Step 4
• Pry the monitor using the plastic opening tool to release the clips holding the cover on.
• There are four clips on each side, four on the top, and one on the bottom.
• You may hear a loud snapping noise when releasing the clips. Do not be alarmed, it is natural.
• Once all the clips have been released, remove the cover by pulling it up.
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Step 5
• Using the #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the one 6mm screw.
• Unplug the indicated cable by pulling on the base.
• Slide the cover toward the top of the monitor.
• Remove the cover.
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Step 6 Video Motherboard
• Use caution when removing the connectors as they can easily break when removing.
• Disconnect the multi-pin connector at the top of the board by firmly grasping the connector and pulling to the side.
• Disconnect the multi-pin connector that runs between the video motherboard and the power supply motherboard. Firmly grasp the connector and pull straight up.
• A plastic opening tool can be used to assist in the removal of connectors.
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Step 7
• Remove the two 3/16" hex head screws from the VGA connecter. Use a pair of needle nose pliers if a wrench is not available.
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Step 8
• Remove the four 6.4mm #2 Phillips screws from the corners of the motherboard with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
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Step 9
• Lift the motherboard straight up to remove it from the back panel.
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