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Chapter 1 - Illustrated System Disassembly Instructions
Chapter 8 is intended to provide guidance to recyclers on the presence of materials and components at
the product/family level, per Article 15 of the EU WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU. The provided information
should also help direct recyclers to proper methods for removing parts and general product disassembly
instructions. This Chapter also outlines specific substances, mixtures, and components that must be
removed from any separately collected electronic waste component and shall be disposed or recovered
in compliance with EU Directive 2008/98/EC.
Please note: All the illustrations in the below disassembly instructions are for demonstration only. The
system and components shown in this section are a representative sample.
CAUTION:
Always power off the system and unplug the power cord(s) first before disassembling the
system!
Representative Desktop Component Layout
Power Supply
Removeable
Hard drives
Motherboard
Heat Sink
Fan
Optical Drive
Memory
(2X)
Processor
Case Fan
