Disassemble the system board (system board assembly) for recycle

Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the system board (system board assembly) before recycling.

Procedure

1. Remove the system board (system board assembly) from the server. See Remove the system I/O board.
2. Remove the Firmware and RoT Security Module from the system I/O board. See Remove the firmware and RoT security module.
3. Separate the system I/O board from the processor board.
   Note

   To prevent the contact of the system I/O board from damage, pinch and lift the plunger on the system I/O board upward a little and pull the system I/O board outward. During the entire pulling action, ensure that the system I/O board remains as horizontal as possible.

   Figure 1. Separating the system I/O board from the processor board
   

   

   
   
   1. Remove the screws that secure the system I/O board.
   2. Lift and hold the release pin and slide the system I/O board towards the rear to disengage it from the processor board.
4. Remove the screws from the processor board as illustrated.
   Figure 2. Removing screws from the processor board

   
   
   

   Table 1. Screw type

   Screw type	Quantity	Tool type
   	12	PH2 screwdriver
   	5

5. Remove the following components from the processor board.

   • 1 Cable wall (1)

   • 2 Power supply unit air duct

   • 3 Cable wall (2)

   • 4 Handle

   Figure 3. Removing components from the processor board
   
   
6. Separate the processor board from the supporting sheet metal.
   Figure 4. Separating the processor board from the supporting sheet metal