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Disassemble the server for chassis recycle

Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the server before recycling the chassis.

About this task

Attention

  • Read Installation Guidelines and Safety inspection checklist to ensure that you work safely.

  • Power off the server and disconnect all power cords for this task. See Power off the server.

  • Prevent exposure to static electricity, which might lead to system halt and loss of data, by keeping static-sensitive components in their static-protective packages until installation, and handling these devices with an electrostatic-discharge wrist strap or other grounding system.

  • If the server is in a rack, remove it from the rack.

  • If foot stands are installed on the server, pivot them inwards and lay the server on its side for easier operation.

  1. Remove the redundant power supply unit. See Remove a power supply unit.
  2. If necessary, remove the EIA brackets. See Remove the server from the rack.
  3. Remove all the installed drives and drive fillers. See Remove a hot-swap drive.
  4. Remove the server cover. See Remove the server cover.
  5. Remove the security door. See Remove the security door.
  6. Remove the front bezel. See Remove the front bezel.
  7. Remove the front I/O module. See Remove the front I/O module.
  8. Remove the optical drives. See Remove a 5.25-inch drive bay adapter assembly or Remove an optical drive or a tape drive.
  9. Remove the expansion drive cage. Remove the expansion drive cage.
  10. Remove the optical drive cage. See Remove the optical drive cage.
  11. Remove all the T4 fillers. See Remove a T4 filler.
  12. Remove all the flash power modules. See If necessary, remove all flash power modules. See Remove a flash power module.
  13. If applicable, remove all the GPU fillers. See Remove a FL GPU filler.
  14. Remove the air baffle. See Remove the air baffle.
  15. If applicable, remove all the NVLink bridges. See Remove a GPU adapter link (NVLink) bridge.
  16. If applicable, remove all full-length GPU adapters. See Remove a FL GPU adapter.
  17. Remove all the PCIe adapters. See Remove a HL PCIe adapter.
  18. If applicable, remove all PCIe adapter holders. See Remove a FL PCIe adapter holder.
  19. If applicable, remove all A2/L4 GPU air ducts. See Remove an A2/L4 GPU air duct.
  20. Remove the RoT module. See Remove the Firmware and RoT Security Module.
  21. Remove all the fan modules and fan filler. See Remove a fan module.
  22. Remove the fan cage assembly. See Remove the fan cage assembly.
  23. Remove all the drive backplanes. See Remove a 2.5-inch drive backplane or Remove a 3.5-inch drive backplane.
  24. Remove all the M.2 drives from the M.2 boot adapter. See Remove an M.2 drive
  25. Remove the M.2 boot adapter. See Remove the M.2 boot adapter.
  26. Remove the internal CFF adapter. See Remove an internal CFF adapter.
  27. Remove the intrusion switch. See Remove the intrusion switch.
  28. Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032). See Remove the CMOS battery (CR2032).
  29. Remove all the memory modules. See Remove a memory module.
  30. Remove all the PHMs. See Remove a processor and heat sink (trained technician only).
  31. Remove the system board. See Remove the system board (trained technician only).
  32. Remove the power distribution board cover. See Remove the power distribution board cover.
  33. Remove the power distribution board. See Remove the power distribution board.
  34. If applicable, remove the foot stands. See Remove the foot stands.

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