Remove the following screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver to free the motherboard from the rest of the internal components.

A Magnetic Project Mat is recommended to keep track of screws and removed parts.

Twelve 5.5 mm Phillips #0 main frame screws.

Six 3.5 mm Phillips #0 fan screws.

Four 3.5 mm Phillips #0 internal compartment screws.

Eight 3.5 mm Phillips #0 Hard Drive screws.

Four 3.5 mm Phillips #0 CD Drive screws.

After removing the screws NOT marked in red, each corresponding component can be removed, but it is not recommended for this guide.