Lenovo IdeaCentre K410 Motherboard Replacement

Lay the computer down on its side as shown.

Remove the two 14mm screws shown. The screws are loose enough to unscrew with your hands.

Gently slide the side panel straight back and remove from the computer.

With your hands remove the 14mm screw that holds the cover on the back panel.

Gently pull the flap back to expose the expansion card retaining screw.

Use the Phillips #2 to remove the 8mm screw that holds the USB 3.0 Expansion Card in place.

With moderate force, pull straight up on the expansion card to remove it from the computer.

Push down on the white clips on both sides of the memory module to release it.

Gently pull up on the memory module to remove it from the unit.

Using the Phillips #00 Precision screwdriver, unscrew the four 12mm screws that hold the fan in place.

Unplug the fan from the motherboard by gently pulling out the single plug. Then lift the fan up and out of the computer.

Loosen the four screws that hold the heat sink in place using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Pull the heat sink straight up to remove it.

Remove the 2 8mm screws holding the CPU cover using a Torx #20 screwdriver.

Remove the 11 mm screw using a Torx #20 screwdriver.

Remove the cover and remove the CPU by gently pulling upward.

Unplug all cords attached to the motherboard.

Remove all 6 8mm screws attaching the motherboard to the base of the tower using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

Gently pull the motherboard from the unit.