Last updated: Mar 27, 2024
This particular mini pc presents a puzzle when removing the main board. So, I am sharing my approach in hopes that it helps.
1 - Pry out the two rubbery feet and two triangular corner panels from the bottom; they are held in with some adhesive.
2 - Remove the four Philips-head screws just uncovered.
3 - Use a pick to gently pry off the bottom panel.
4 - Remove the four screws at the outside four corners of the main board. NOTE: DO NOT remove the four screws that are more toward the center of the board; two of which are underneath the memory cards. These hold in the processor heat sink and the metal thermal material to the other side of the board.
5 - Remove the SSD; don't lose the screw.
6 - Remove the Wi-Fi board that hides below the SSD; don't lose this screw either. The reason you are removing this is that the antenna lead is firmly attached to the case.
7 - The metal frame you can see around all four sides is firmly attached to the case. So, slip a pick between the metal frame and the front of the ethernet connector. Use this to gently pry the case side outward and the board upward. You may also need a second pick slid in between the metal frame and the far USB connector to keep it from catching on the metal frame. A little patience here and the board will be free of the case.
That's it. Mystery solved. Enjoy.
