Appendix A. Hardware disassembling for recycle
Follow the instructions in this section to recycle components with compliance with local laws or regulations.
Disassemble the system board assembly for recycle
Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the system board assembly before recycling.
About this task
The system board assembly contains the system I/O board and processor board. Before recycling each unit, 
you need to disassemble the system board assembly.
Procedure
Step 1.  Remove the firmware and RoT security module from the system I/O board. See 
“Remove the 
firmware and RoT security module” on page 194
.
Step 2.  Remove the system board assembly from the server, and separate the system I/O board from the 
processor board. See 
“Remove the system I/O board or processor board” on page 199.
Step 3.  Remove the screws as illustrated from the processor board. 
Screw Quantity
Tools
3 PH2 screwdriver
8 PH2 screwdriver
Figure 219. Removing screws from the processor board
Step 4.  Remove the following components from the processor board. 
• 
1  Small air baffle
• 
2  Cable wall bracket
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