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Motherboard
The motherboard is equipped with a lithium metal battery. The battery must be removed
separately from the motherboard and shall be disposed or recovered in compliance with
Directive 2008/98/EC.
Refer to the “Battery” section of this manual for additional guidance.
Location: The motherboard is generally centrally located within the unit. Standard practice would
be to remove all the components, peripherals, and add-ons from the motherboard before
removal of the motherboard.
Type and number of fastenings: 8 Phillips screws
Tools required: Screwdriver with PH2 bit.
Procedure:
Step 1: Ensure the computer is off, unplugged, and any potential energy is dissipated.
Step 2: Remove the side panel from the chassis as indicated in the “Chassis Cover” section of this
manual.
Step 3: Remove all peripheral components on the motherboard, the details of the removal are
located in the applicable sections noted above.
Step 4: Disconnect all cables as necessary.
Step 5: Remove all 8 Phillips screws (see photo below, some screws may not be pictured).
Step 6: Lift the motherboard
gently from the position within
the case.
Disposal:
Selective
Treatment/
Special Handling Per
Annex VII, Directive 2012/19/EU:
The motherboard is a printed
circuit board of greater than 10
sq. cm and must be removed from
the device and must be disposed
of, or recovered, in compliance
with the requirements of
Directive 2008/98/EC.
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