Before starting the take apart process;

• Make sure to backup all your data before attempting to make changes to the Desktop.

After backing up your data you can

• Shutdown your computer, and upon it shutting down hit your switch at the back

• Hold the power button for 3 seconds so that any excess power is dissipated.

• Disconnect all cords from desktop.

We recommend you;

• Make notes & take pictures throughout your process to refer back to.

• Remove any loose jewelry that might get caught.

• Lay the computer on its side, making sure the motherboard is left flat.

• Make sure to have a spot to put any removed components, espically having bags for any screws removed.

• Ensure you have all proper tools for the job. (Ex: ESD strap, flat head, phillips, T15 screwdriver sets, insulated tweezers and anything else you might require for the job.)

Unscrew two small screws from rear on the desktop, on the opposite side where the motherboard is housed. This should undo the case, revealing all the hardware components inside.

Ensure screws are put in a bag or central location where they can not be lost.

After putting on your ESD strap, make sure to check for the main components and record all information that applies to:

• Motherboard

• Processor

• Expansion Cards

• Memory Modules

• Power supply

• Hard Drives

• Drives

After this check each of the cables, making sure to see where they are connected, giving extra amounts of attention to wires that are connecting the motherboard with the front case panel, which includes the power button, reset button, LEDS, etc). It is recommended that you take pictures in order to remember where all cables belong and make notes or a diagram to refer back to later.

This is where it becomes very vital to document all your connections and their locations, and make use of diagrams and photos for remembering locations.

On some units you may have to remove PSU or Drives before removing motherboard, but on this desktop we removed the motherboard before those other components. 

To remove the motherboard you'll have to:

• Unplug power supply lines

• Unplug SATA cables connected to the motherboard

• Disconnect wires leading from the front of the computer case to the motherboard.
  * Highly recommended to make a diagram for these connections and take lots of photos.

• Disconnect any other cables or wires connected to the motherboard.

Removing the motherboard is a step you MUST be very careful with, there are many components attached to it, and it can easily get wrecked if not handled or held properly. Ensure you note orientation, 

While case is still on it's side, remove all six screws holding motherboard in place, and slide it out of the slot in the back of the computer case. Now your motherboard should be completely free, carefully removing the motherboard from the case and placing gentle non-conducting surface to remove processor from the motherboard.

Ensure you bag all screws related to the motherboard and bag up all cables and lone parts that could be lost.

When removing cables, carefully unplug each of them, making sure to document where each of them was before setting them aside in either a plastic bag or other containment.

(When removing the cables, make sure to document where each of them is plugged into the device one after the other using photos, take as many as needed as it is the best way to remember how to rebuild the PC after taking it apart.)

To remove the power supply, look for screws that attach the supply to the case. (Do NOT remove screws that hold the power supply housing together/ do NOT take housing apart!). Some cases may have other latches or slots to slide it out of, be patient with those slots, as you must use a lot of care when handling the powersupply. Make sure that before unscrewing the final screw or latch, to hold the powersupply with a free hand or have another person help you. After which carefully remove the power supply. (DO NOT OPEN THE CASE ON THE POWER SUPPLY, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. Only remove the power supply itself with its various wires and cables connected)