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Q: How do I remove and replace the motherboard in the 7-bay BTX computer case?

A:
  1. Turn off the computer, and then disconnect the power cord and all external cables. Note connection locations for later use.

  2. Remove the right side panel of the case.

  3. Inside the case, if applicable, remove add-in cards.

  4. Remove the air duct.

  5. Disconnect all power and cable connections to the motherboard. Note the connection locations for later use.

  6. In the area that the air duct was covering, locate the motherboard release latch.
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  7. Lift the motherboard release latch. The motherboard slides toward the front of the case and can then be lifted out.
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Replace the motherboard

  1. Align the motherboard in the case, and then close the motheboard release latch to move the motherboard into the installed position and to secure it in the case.
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  2. Connect all power and cable connections to the motherboard.

  3. Replace the air duct.

  4. If applicable, replace add-in cards.

  5. Replace the right side panel.

  6. Connect the power cord and external device cables, and then turn on the computer.