Be careful not to let your screwdriver touch the motherboard itself when removing these screws, as it may cause damage.
IDE or SATA cables (connected to motherboard on one end and a piece of hardware on the other end).Īfter you've disconnected the various cables, and any hardware obstructing motherboard, remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the computer case. Main power connector (20 or 24-in connector) coming from the power supply. CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (if they inhibit motherboard removal). Hard drive (if sitting over top the motherboard to any extent). You need to remove all of the following pieces of hardware (if present) before attempting to take out the motherboard itself: The most time consuming part of the motherboard removal process is disconnecting and extracting the other pieces of hardware connected to it. The motherboard is the large circuit board on the bottom of the computer case, underneath the other hardware inside the case. With the side panel removed, lay your machine on its side. Once the panel is removed, you'll see the inside of the computer, which look something like the image below. Remove the fasteners securing the side panel, and carefully pull it off. The side panel is usually held in place by several screws, or held in place with a bracket or clamp of some kind. Open your machineįirst, you need to remove the side panel from the computer case. 
While inside the computer, make sure it is disconnected from power and you're familiar with ESD (electrostatic discharge) and its potential dangers. The best way to do this is by wearing an anti-static wrist strap. Preparationīefore you begin, make sure you reduce, or eliminate, the risk of electrical charge damaging any of the hardware in the computer. Below are the steps required for removing most computer motherboards. If you need to remove the motherboard, you need to disconnect all of the hardware connected to it.
However, many hardware components inside a computer are connected to the motherboard directly or by way of some type of cable. Removing the motherboard from the computer is a relatively straight forward process.
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