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==The Mainboard==
Once the upper heat shield has been removed the top of [[File:IMG_1479.jpg|thumb|300px]]the system mainboard will be exposed, this is where all the consoles working components are. The vast majority of Genesis II repairs and mods will involve soldering something to the mainboard. To remove the mainboard form the console base undo the two large screws on either side of the cartridge connector, and carefully lift it straight off. If you left the "DO NOT REMOVE" sleeve on form earlier you can use it as a grip to hold the board easier without risking damage.
[[File:IMG_1480.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Mianboard Top]][[File:IMG_1481.jpg|thumb|300px|Mainboard Bottom]]
[[File:IMG_1484.jpg|thumb|300px|The lower heat shield and cartridge support]][[File:IMG_1483.jpg|thumb|left|300px|The empty console base]]
==Reassembly==
To reassemble the system, just follow these same steps in reverse order, here are some things to remember:
*Do NOT let any screws get between the lowerH2 { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }H2.ctl { font-family: "Lohit Hindi"; }P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }A:link { }Cartridge lower heat shield and the mainboardH2 { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }H2.ctl { font-family: "Lohit Hindi"; }P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }A:link { }mainboard
*Make sure to put the cartridge support back in place before screwing the mainboard to the base
*Check that the heat shields are oriented correctly before trying to tighten them down
*The screws used for the upper heat shield and the cartridge door are identical, it doesn't matter if you get them mixed up
*Be careful not to put screws in too tightly or you can damage the plastic threading
