XPS A2420 (Dell All-in-one) - Motherboard seems un-removable

Wedge1

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I am trying to replace a bad motherboard in this All-in-one unit. I have drilled down to the motherboard but cannot remove it. I don't see any other screws or latches, but something is holding this board in place. I can barely budge it. Does anybody know what the special "trick" is for removing the motherboards in this particular PC?

edit: Nevermind, i got it. I had to keep jiggling and applying pressure...like a LOT of jiggling. I was extremely stuck to pads that were on the underside of it -- some thermal, others just for buffer. I hope this info helps a future repair for one of you.
 
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