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WEEE DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS SUPERMICRO SYS-211GT-HNTF ENCLOSURE Abstract This document provides clear guidance for end-of-life recyclers on how to identify and disassemble reportable materials in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive.
2. Reportable Materials on SYS-211GT-HNTF According to Article 8(2) and Annex VII of WEEE directive 2012/19/EU, below materials and components should be selectively treated. Description Notes Quantity With a surface greater than 10 sq cm Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) or 2.3,3.5, 4.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1,...
3. Disassemble Instructions The intent of this document is to provide guidance to recyclers on the presence of materials and components at the product / family level, as required by the EU WEEE Directive 2012/10/EU. This document should also help direct recyclers to proper methods for removing parts and general product disassembly instructions.
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Chassis Backplane*8 set Fans Screws Motherboard*4 set Power Distributor Battery Cables Power Supply Air Shroud Backplane I/O Card *4 set Power Supply Power Enclosure*2 Screws and Standoff*2 Set Power Supply Module*2...
Storage Card and CPU Heat Sink *4 set Processor *4 set Add-On TPM Module DIMM *8 set AIOM Module 3.3 Step-by-Step Disassembly Instructions 1. Removing Cable and Chassis Top Cover 1. Use the operating system to power down the system. 2.
4. The chassis top cover can be lifted off after removing the four screws as shown below. Description Description Drive Bays Power Cable BMC LAN Port Top Cover USB 3.0 Ports Chassis VGA Port LAN Ports 2. Removing Hard Disk Drive (HDD) / Solid State Drive (SDD) 1.
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2. Use the drive carrier handle to pull the drive out of the chassis. Release Button 3. Push up from the bottom of the SSD as shown below to remove it from the drive tray. 5. Use a cross screwdriver to remove drive enclosure...
6. Use a cross screwdriver to remove screws and lift off the PCB Description HDD/ SSD Hard Drive Enclosure Hard Drive / SSD PCB 3. Removing Power Supply 1. Ensure the system is unplugged and powered down. 2. Release the locking clip to unlock the power supply module 2.
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4. Cut the power leads connected to the fan and lift the main board from the chassis Use a flathead screwdriver to cut the capacitor adhesive and pin solder. Adhesive Description Power Supply Power Enclosure Fan Cable Power Module PCB Capacitor...
4. Removing Advanced I/O (AIOM) Network Card 1. Loosen the thumbscrew using your hand. 2. Slide the AIOM out of the opening. Description AIOM Network Card 5. Removing Add-On Module for AIOM Network Card 1. Locate the Add-On Module (AOM) next to the motherboard and ensure that all cables and the AIOM are disconnected from the module.
6. Removing Power Distributor Backplane 1. Unscrew the screws (circled in red) holding the Power Distributor (PDB) bracket from the chassis. 2. Unscrew the PDB backplane from the bracket as shown below. Description Power Distributor Backplane 7. Removing I/O Card 1.
Description I/O Card 8. Removing Fan 1. Disconnect the chassis fan from the midplane as shown below. 2. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the 4 screws for each fan from the chassis. 3. Lift the fan housing up and out of the chassis for each fan. Description Cooling Fans 9.
2. Use a screwdriver to remove the three screws holding the backplane in place, then lift the backplane out of the system. Description Backplane 10. Removing Processor 1. Removing the PHM (Processor Heatsink Module ) from the motherboard, first shut down the system and unplug the AC power cord from all power supplies 2.
4. Lift the heatsink from the socket. 5. Move the lever to its unlocked position and gently remove the CPU. 10.2 Note: Please handle the processor with care to avoid damaging it or its pins Description 10.1 Heat Sink 10.2 Processor 11.
holding the M.2 in place. 2. Turn the clip and release the M.2. 2. Gently pull the M.2 out of the socket. M.2 Connections 12.1 Description 12.1 13. Removing the Air Shroud 1. Remove the Cable protector and tall standoffs from the node using a screwdriver as shown below. 13.1 2.
Description 13.1 Air Shroud 14. Removing Motherboard 1. Unscrew the screws (circled in red) on the motherboard and lift the motherboard out of the chassis. 2. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of the holder.
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Remove control panel screw (R and L) from the chassis. 15.1 15.2 Remove backet screw and hand screw (R and L) from control panel and used hand remove backet mylar. Description 15.1 Control Panel Cover L & R 15.2 MYLAR_L & R When the all the steps are complete, the chassis enclosure can be recycled.
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