Disassemble the system board for recycle

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

About this task

Before disassembling the system board:

Pull the system shuttle out of the chassis, and place it onto the lift platform. See Remove the system shuttle.
Remove the compute tray. See Remove the compute tray.
Remove all the processors and the heat sinks. See Remove a processor and heat sink.
Remove all the memory modules. See Remove a memory module.
Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032). See Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032).
Remove all the M.2 drives. See Remove an M.2 drive.
Refer to local environmental, waste or disposal regulations to ensure compliance.

Procedure

Disengage the system board.
1. Loosen the thumbscrew (1) to release the system board.
2. Slide the system board towards the front of the compute tray as illustrated to disengage it from the tray.
  Figure 1. System board disengagement
Remove the system board from the tray.
Figure 2. System board removal
Separate the system board from the supporting sheet metal.
1. Carefully turn the system board upside down.
  Figure 3. Turning the system board upside down
2. Unfasten the two screws from the bottom of the supporting sheet metal to remove the power connectors.
  Figure 4. Screw removal
3. Carefully turn the system board right-side up.
  Figure 5. Turning the system board right-side up
4. Remove the thumbscrew and ten screws from the system board as illustrated:
  Figure 6. Component removal
5. Separate the system board from the supporting sheet metal.
  Figure 7. System board disassembly

After you finish

After disassembling the system board, recycle the unit in compliance with local regulations.

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