Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I remove and replace the motherboard in a St. Francis or St. Francis E Mid-tower case?

A: Remove the motherboard

Note: Before disconnecting cables or removing components, note their locations for later use. Creating a diagram can be helpful for use duing the replacement process.

  1. Turn off the computer, and then, at the rear of the case, disconnect the power cord.

  2. Remove the side service panel.

  3. Inside the case, remove all of the expansion cards.

  4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the motherboard, noting their locations and orientation.

  5. Using a screwdriver, coin, or your fingers, remove the thumbscrew by the memory banks on the motherboard.

  6. Remove the motherboard by sliding it toward the front of the case, and then lifting it out.

Replace the motherboard

Note: The new motherboard must have special standoffs, mounting pem studs, mounted on the bottom of the motherboard. If necessary, use the standoffs from the original motherboard.

  1. There are keyhole slots in the bottom of the case that accept the standoffs on the bottom of the motherboard.

  2. Slide the new motherboard standoffs into the keyhole slots, and then secure it into place with the thumbscrew.

  3. Connect the power and data cables to the motherboard.

  4. Install the expansion cards.

  5. Replace the side service panel, and then connect the power cord.