Framework Desktop Mainboard Installation (Mainboard Replacement)

Grab the Mainboard by its heatsink and slide it into the chassis.

Align the rear ports with its cutout and the screw posts with the screw holes on the Mainboard.

Make sure no cables are trapped underneath the Mainboard before continuing.

Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the four 8.2 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the Mainboard.

Slide the power button cable over the nine-pronged connector on the Mainboard.

Rotate the Desktop onto its left side so the underside of the Mainboard is facing upward.

Align the Wi-Fi module's gold contacts and notch with the socket on the Mainboard.

Insert the Wi-Fi module into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.

Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the 7.0 mm‑long Phillips screw securing the Wi-Fi module.

Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to loosen the captive T5 Torx screw securing the heat spreader.

While holding the SSD heat spreader upright, align the SSD's gold contacts with its socket.

Insert the SSD into the socket at a shallow angle. The gold contacts should mostly be covered by the socket.

Lay the heat spreader back onto the SSD.

Use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to tighten the captive T5 Torx screw securing the SSD.

Rotate the Desktop so it sits upright on your work surface.

Place the top plate on top of the Desktop, making sure it slots into the chassis so the orange circles are visible.

Make sure the matching screw hole on the top plate labeled "5/8" is slotted on the inside of the Chassis so that the orange circle is visible.

While holding the Desktop steady, use your Framework Desktop Screwdriver to install the eight 4.0 mm‑long Phillips screws securing the top plate.

Slide the Right Panel onto the right edge of the chassis, from top to bottom, and press it flat to ensure its clips are slotted into place.

Push the Right Panel towards the base of the computer to engage the clips.

Lay the right side of the Desktop on your work surface so the Mainboard is facing upward.

Slide the bottom Expansion Card cable into its socket on the Mainboard.

Orient the CPU power supply cable so its clip is facing the heatsink.

Slide the cable into its socket on the Mainboard until you feel it click into place.

Orient the main power supply cable so its clip is facing away from the heatsink.

Slide the cable into its socket on the Mainboard until you feel it click into place.

Slide the top Expansion Card cable into its socket on the Mainboard.