Difference between revisions of "System Deconstruction"
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===Removing the case cover:=== | ===Removing the case cover:=== | ||
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+ | There are generally three styles of cases that we deal with. | ||
+ | * Desktop w/case cover | ||
+ | * Tower w/case cover | ||
+ | * Tower w/side panel(s) | ||
===Removing the drives:=== | ===Removing the drives:=== | ||
===Removing the internal wiring:=== | ===Removing the internal wiring:=== |
Revision as of 11:45, 3 June 2006
Overview
- Remove case cover, or side panel.
- Remove all drives (floppy, CD, etc.).
- Remove all wiring.
- Remove power supply --> send to Level II recycling.
- Remove component cards and motherboard --> send to Advanced recycling.
- Remove all plastic.
- Remove speakers and fans.
Detailed Instructions
Tools:
- screw gun
- Phillips head screw drivers
- wire cutters
- Torx drivers (various sizes)
Removing the case cover:
There are generally three styles of cases that we deal with.
- Desktop w/case cover
- Tower w/case cover
- Tower w/side panel(s)