Disassemble the compute node for recycle

Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the compute node before recycling.

1. Remove one of the following components from the compute node:

   • Compute node cover: see Remove the compute node cover.

   • PCIe expansion node: see Remove the PCIe expansion node from a compute node.

2. If the RAID adapter is installed:
   1. Remove the RAID adapter (see Remove a RAID adapter from the compute node).
   2. Remove the three screws that secure the RAID adapter support bracket, and remove the support bracket.
      Figure 1. Removing the RAID adapter support bracket
      
      
3. Remove the other components from the node, and install them to the replacement compute node (see Replace a compute node).
   Note

   Make sure to install the drives and memory modules to the equivalent drive bay or slot in the replacement compute node.
4. Remove the CMOS battery (see Remove the CMOS battery).
5. Complete the following steps to remove the three cable management baskets.

   ① Press and hold on the latch in the middle of the cable management basket with a tool with flat tip.

   ② Slide the basket towards the rear of the node, and remove it.

   Figure 2. Removing the cable management basket
   
   
6. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board to the compute node, and remove the system board.
   Figure 3. Disassembling the compute node
   
   

   1 Screws that secure the system board connector to the compute tray