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Disassemble the system board assembly for recycle

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

Note
Make sure you have the required tools listed below available to properly replace the component:
  • Phillips #1 screwdriver
  • Phillips #2 screwdriver
  • 5 mm hex socket screwdriver bit
  • 7 mm hex socket screwdriver bit

About this task

Before disassembling the system board assembly:
  1. Remove the 2U compute shuttle. See Remove the 2U compute shuttle.
  2. Remove the processor air baffle. See Remove the processor air baffle.
  3. If applicable, remove the PCIe riser assembly(ies). See Remove a PCIe riser assembly.
  4. If applicable, remove the OCP module. See Remove the OCP module.
  5. Remove all the processors and the heat sinks. See Remove a processor and Remove a heat sink.
  6. Remove all the memory modules. See Remove a memory module.
  7. Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032). See Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032).
  8. Remove the firmware and RoT security module. See Remove the firmware and RoT security module.
  9. Refer to local environmental, waste or disposal regulations to ensure compliance.

Procedure

  1. Remove the two cable guides.
    1. Unfasten the six screws to lift the cable guide out of the 2U compute shuttle.
      Figure 1. Cable guide removal
      Cable guide removal
    2. Repeat to remove the other cable guide.
  2. Disengage the system board assembly.
    1. Pull up the rear lifting handle to release the system board assembly.
    2. Grasp both lifting handles and slide the system board assembly toward the front of the 2U compute shuttle.
      Note
      The two lifting handles only serve the purpose of removing system board assembly. Do not attempt to lift the whole 2U compute shuttle with them.
      Figure 2. System board assembly disengagement
      System board assembly disengagement
      1 Lifting handles
  3. Remove the system board assembly.
    1. Tilt the system board assembly so that its rear end is up.
    2. Hold both lifting handles, and lift the system board assembly out of the 2U compute shuttle.
      Figure 3. System board assembly removal
      System board assembly removal
  4. Separate the system board assembly from the supporting sheet metal.
    1. Hold the two lifting handles, and carefully turn the system board assembly upside down.
      Figure 4. Turning the system board assembly upside down
      Turning the system board assembly upside down
    2. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two screws from the bottom of the supporting sheet metal.
      Figure 5. Screw removal
      Screw removal
    3. Hold the two lifting handles, and carefully turn the system board assembly right-side up.
      Figure 6. Turning the system board assembly right-side up
      Turning the system board assembly right-side up
    4. Remove the following components from the system board assembly as illustrated:
      • Use a 5 mm hex socket with a screwdriver to remove the two hex nuts.
      • Use a 7 mm hex socket with a screwdriver to remove the two guide pins.
      • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the lifting handle.
      • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the fifteen screws.
      Figure 7. Component removal
      Component removal
    5. Separate the system board assembly from the supporting sheet metal.
      Figure 8. System board assembly disassembly

      System board assembly disassembly

After you finish

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