Disassemble the system board for recycle

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

Procedure

1. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
2. Remove the front bezel. See Remove the front bezel.
3. If applicable, remove the optical drive. See Remove an optical drive.
4. If applicable, remove the optical drive cage. See Remove an optical drive cage.
5. Remove the cage bar. See step 3 in Remove the server cover.
6. Remove the intrusion switch. See Remove the intrusion switch.
7. If applicable, remove the drive cage (bay 3). See Remove the drive cage (bay 3).
8. Remove all the system fan. See Remove the fan (front and rear).
9. Remove the heat sink and fan module. See Remove the heat sink and fan module (trained technician only).
10. Remove the M.2 boot adapter. See Remove the M.2 boot adapter.
11. Remove the PCIe adapters. See Remove a PCIe adapter.
12. Remove the memory modules. See Remove a memory module.
13. Remove the processor. See Remove the processor (trained technician only).
14. Remove the firmware and RoT security module. See Remove the firmware and RoT security module.
15. Remove the front I/O bracket.
    1. Remove the screw the secures the front I/O bracket to the chassis.
       Figure 1. Removing the screw the secures the front I/O bracket to the chassis
       
       
    2. Rotate the left end of the front I/O bracket away from the chassis.
    3. Remove the front I/O bracket from the chassis.
       Figure 2. Removing front I/O bracket from the chassis
       
       
16. Make sure no cable is connected to the system board.
    Attention

    Disengage all latches, cable clips, release tabs, or locks on cable connectors beforehand. Failing to release them before removing the cables will damage the cable connectors on the system board. Any damage to the cable connectors may require system board replacement.
17. Remove the system board. See Remove the system board.