Supermicro SuperServer SYS-121H-TNR Installation instructions

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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.
WEEE DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
SUPERMICRO SYS-121H-TNR ENCLOSURE

Table of Contents
1. Product Views............................................................................................................................................1
2. Reportable Materials on SYS-121H-TNR...................................................................................................2
3. Disassemble Instructions ..........................................................................................................................3
3.1 Recommended Disassembly Tools......................................................................................................3
3.2 Disassembled flowchart......................................................................................................................3
3.3 Step-by-Step Disassembly Instructions ..............................................................................................6
1. Removing Cable and Chassis Top Cover ...........................................................................................6
2. Removing Hard Disk Drive ................................................................................................................7
3. Removing Power Supply ...................................................................................................................8
4. Removing Backplane.........................................................................................................................9
5. Removing Fan ....................................................................................................................................9
6. Removing the Air shroud and Riser Bracket...................................................................................10
7. Removing the Riser Card.................................................................................................................10
8. Removing Processor........................................................................................................................10
9. Removing DIMM..............................................................................................................................12
10. Removing M.2..............................................................................................................................13
11. Removing Motherboard..............................................................................................................13

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1. Product Views
Front view
Rear view
Product construct view

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2. Reportable Materials on SYS-121H-TNR
According to Article 8(2) and Annex VII of WEEE directive 2012/19/EU, Below materials and components
should be selectively treated.
Description
Notes
No.
Quantity
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) or
Printed Circuit Assemblies (PCA)
With a surface greater than 10 sq cm
(Depending on the product
configuration)
2.4, 3.5, 4.2, 4.1, 7.1,8.2,
9.1, 10.1, 11.1
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Batteries
All types, including standard alkaline
and lithium coin or button style
batteries
11.2
1
Mercury-containing components
For example, mercury in lamps,
display backlights, scanner lamps,
switches, batteries
Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) with
a surface greater than 100 sq cm
Includes background illuminated
displays with gas discharge lamps
Cathode Ray Tubes (CRT)
Capacitors / condensers
(Containing PCB/PCT)
Electrolytic Capacitors /
Condensers measuring greater
than 2.5 cm in diameter or height
Depending on the power supply
model
3.6
2
External electrical cables and
cords
1.1
2
Gas Discharge Lamps
Plastics containing Brominated
Flame Retardants weighing > 25
grams (not including PCBs or PCAs
already listed as a separate item
above)
Components and parts containing
toner and ink, including liquids,
semi-liquids (gel/paste), and toner
Include the cartridges, print heads,
tubes, vent chambers, and service
stations.
Components and waste containing
asbestos
Components, parts, and materials
containing refractory ceramic
fibers

Components, parts, and materials
containing radioactive substances
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.
This chapter consists of three subsections:
Recommended disassembly tools, disassembled flowchart, and step-by-step disassembly
instructions to direct recycler proper methods to treat.
3.1 Recommended Disassembly Tools
Disassembly tool
Cross screwdriver
Flathead screwdriver
3.2 Disassembled flowchart
Server

Chassis
Power Supply
Storage Card and CPU
Chassis
Chassis Enclosure
Screw
Air Shroud
Motherboard/ Backplane/
Riser Card
Cable
Battery
Fan
Power Supply

Power Enclosure
Screw and Standoff
Power Supply Module
Power Cable
Storage Card and CPU
Heat Sink
Processor
Solid State Drive
TPM Module
DIMM

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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. After the system has completely shut down, disconnect the power cords from the power supply
modules.
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4. Remove all cables/ unit from the server IO port.
5. Remove the top cover
No.
Description
No.
Description
1.1
Power Cable
1.6
1G LAN Ports
1.2
COM Port
1.7
VGA Port
1.3
Dedicated BMC LAN Port
1.8
Chassis
1.4
USB 2.0 Port
1.9
Top Cover
1.5
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports
1.8
1.9
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7

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2. Removing Hard Disk Drive
1. Push the release button on the drive carrier, which will extend the drive bay handle
2. Use the drive bay handle to pull the drive carrier out of the chassis
3. Release clasps and post, then pull out the dummy tray
5. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the drive enclosure
6. Use a cross screwdriver to remove the screws and lift off the PCB
2.1
2.4
2.2
2.3

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No.
Description
2.1
Dummy Tray
2.2
Hard Drive
2.3
Hard Drive Enclosure
2.4
Hard Drive PCB
3. Removing Power Supply
1. Press the release tab on the failed power supply.
2. Use the handle to gently slide the power supply out the back of the chassis.
3. Remove the screw from the enclosure
4. Cut the power leads connected to the fan and lift the main board from the chassis
No.
Description
3.1
Power Supply
3.2
Power Enclosure
3.3
Fan
3.2
3.6
3.5
3.3
3.4

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3.4
Fan Cable
3.5
Power Module PCB
3.6
Capacitor
4. Removing Backplane
1. Remove the backplane two screws from the chassis
No.
Description
4.1
Backplane
5. Removing Fan
1. Disconnect the chassis fan from the motherboard and Fan connector
No.
Description
5.1
Cooling Fan
4.1
5.1

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6. Removing the Air shroud and Riser Bracket
1. Lift the air shroud out of the chassis by hand
2. Evenly pull the top load riser bracket up and out from the system
No.
Description
6.1
Air shroud
6.2
Riser Bracket
7. Removing the Riser Card
1. Remove 2x screws each from the riser card bracket
No.
Description
7.1
Riser Card
8. 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. Use a T30-bit screwdriver to loosen the four peek nuts on the heatsink in A, B, C, and D sequences.
6.1
6.2
7.1

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3. Once the peek nuts have been loosened from the CPU socket, press the rotating wires inward to unlatch
the PHM from the socket, as shown below.
4. Gently lift the PHM upward to remove it from the CPU socket.
To remove the processor carrier assembly from the PHM, please follow the steps below:
5. Use your hand to detach the four plastic clips (marked a, b, c, d) on the processor carrier assembly from
the four corners of the heatsink (marked A, B, C, D), as shown below.
6. When all plastic clips have been detached from the heatsink, remove the processor carrier assembly
from the heatsink.

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7. Unlock the lever from its locked position and push it upwards to disengage the processor from the
processor carrier, as shown below on the right.
8. Once the processor has been loosened from the carrier, carefully remove the processor from the carrier.
Note: Please handle the processor carefully to avoid damaging it or its pins.
No.
Description
8.1
Heat Sink
8.2
Processor
9. Removing DIMM
8.2
9.1
8.1

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1. Use your hands to press both release tabs on the ends of the DIMM module to unlock it.
2. Once the DIMM module is loose, remove it from the memory slot.
No.
Description
9.1
DIMM
10. Removing M.2
1. Use your hand to pull out the M.2 from the motherboard
No.
Description
10.1
M.2
11. Removing Motherboard
1. Lift the air shroud out of the chassis
2. Evenly pull the top load riser bracket up and out from the system
3. Remove seven screws, lift out of the motherboard
4. Push aside the small clamp that covers the edge of the battery. When the battery is released, lift it out of
the holder
5. When the motherboard is removed, the chassis enclosure can be recycled
10.1
11.1
11.2

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No.
Description
11.1
Motherboard
11.2
Battery