Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the system board assembly before recycling.
About this task
The system board assembly contains the system I/O board and processor board. Before recycling each unit, you need to disassemble the system board assembly.
Procedure
- Remove the system board assembly from the server. See Remove the system I/O board or processor board.
- Remove the firmware and RoT security module from the system I/O board. See Remove the firmware and RoT security module.
- Separate the system I/O board from the processor board.
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 out 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
Remove the screws that secure the system I/O board.
Lift and hold the rear lift handle and slide the system I/O board towards the rear to disengage it from the processor board.
- Remove the screws from the processor board as illustrated.
Figure 2. Removing screws from the processor board Screw | Quantity | Tools |
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1 ![](screw_4.png) | 4 | PH2 screwdriver |
2 ![](screw_3.png) | 6 | PH2 screwdriver |
3 ![](screw_2.png) | 2 | Hex wrench |
- Remove the following components from the processor board.
Figure 3. Removing components from the processor board - Separate the processor board from the supporting sheet metal.
Figure 4. Separating the processor board from the supporting sheet metal![Separating the processor board from the supporting sheet metal](sr655v3-205-recycle-450.png)
After you finish
After disassembling the system board assembly, recycle the units in compliance with local regulations.