Disassemble the retimer board for recycle

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

Procedure

1. Make preparation for this task.
   1. Pull the system shuttle to the stop position.
      1. Press the two blue release latches.
      2. Rotate the two release levers until they are perpendicular to the shuttle.
      3. Pull the shuttle forward until it stops.
         Figure 1. Pulling the system shuttle to the stop position
         
         
   2. Remove the front fan cage. See Remove the front fan cage.
   3. Remove the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage. See Remove the NVMe drive and PCIe switch board cage.
   4. Remove the retimer board shuttle. See Remove the retimer board shuttle.
2. Unfasten the six screws on the retimer board; then, lift the retimer board out of the shuttle.
   Figure 2. Retimer board removal
   
   
3. Disassemble the retimer board.
   1. Loosen the eight screws on the bottom of the retimer board that secure the four heat sinks.
   2. Remove the four heat sinks from the retimer board.
   Figure 3. Retimer board disassembly