Recycle Disassemble Instruction (Dismantled Information)
Requirements according to ANNEX VII of DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Materials and Components with Hazardous Content
LCDs may contain hazardous substances like Pb (lead) and BFRs (brominated flame retardants) which are covered by exemptions under the RoHS directive. However, the majority is present in the printed circuit boards assembly. In order to reduce emissions as much as possible, a complete disposal of the old appliance is required. This treatment may only be performed in authorized handling plants.
Product Information
Product Name: LCD Monitor
Model No.: EX3203R
[Image: Front view of a BenQ EX3203R LCD monitor]
[Image: Rear view of a BenQ EX3203R LCD monitor, showing the stand attachment point]
Disassembly Tools
| Tool | Picture Description |
|---|---|
| Philips Screwdriver for M3 Screw | [Image: Red-handled screwdriver with a Phillips tip] |
| Nosed Pliers | [Image: Red-handled needle-nose pliers] |
| Diagonal Cutting Pliers | [Image: Red-handled diagonal cutting pliers] |
| Slotted screwdriver | [Image: Green-handled screwdriver with a slotted tip] |
| Six Point Sockets | [Image: Yellow-handled socket wrench with a six-point socket] |
| Philips Screwdriver for M2.5 Screw | [Image: Red-handled screwdriver with a Phillips tip] |
| Knife | [Image: Utility knife with a retractable blade] |
Disassembly Process
1) Remove the stand base assy
Gently hold the stand base assy to place the monitor on the cushion.
Note: Be careful, the panel is easy to break. The hand cannot touch the edge of the panel within 15 mm of the top, left, right side of the panel.
[Image: Person wearing gloves holding the monitor stand base to place it on a cushioned surface]
Note for curved screens: Place a soft mat above the work station and do not push hard on the machine to avoid cracking the screen.
Option 2: Use the bottom cushion of EX3203R. Cut off from the red line, and it will fit better for disassembly.
[Image: Monitor cushion with a red line indicating where to cut]
Remove the Cover, COVER HINGE and then remove the screws to remove the stand base assy.
[Image: Rear view of the monitor base, highlighting screws to be removed for the stand assembly]
2) Remove the rear cover
Use a straight screwdriver to insert into the removable hole as shown below and apply upward force gently to separate the cover clips.
Note: Be careful, the DECO_REAR_COVER is easy to break.
[Image: Close-up of the rear of the monitor showing where to insert a screwdriver to release clips]
[Image: Hand applying upward force to detach a section of the rear cover]
Use a disassembly tool to open all the latches along the edge of the DECO Rear Cover and disconnect the connector.
Note: Be careful, the rear cover CLIP is easy to break and the key board is on the bottom of DECO_REAR_COVER.
Unscrew the screws to remove the key board from the deco rear cover.
[Image: Rear cover being detached, showing latches and a connector]
[Image: Screws circled in red on the rear cover, indicating where to unscrew]
[Image: Removed keyboard/light sensor board assembly]
Unscrew the screws, use fingers to insert the hole as shown below and apply upward force to remove the rear cover.
Note: Be careful, the rear cover CLIP is easy to break.
[Image: Rear view of the monitor showing screws to be removed for the rear cover]
[Image: Hands prying open the rear cover, indicating upward motion]
[Image: Another view of hands prying open the rear cover, showing clips being released]
Note: The positions of the clips on the rear cover are as follow. There are some small gaps between CLIPS.
[Image: Rear cover interior view with red boxes highlighting the locations of multiple clips]
3) Remove the BKT Hinge and main frame from the panel.
Remove the screws and tapes; pull out the wire marked in red circles to remove the mainframe.
Note: When you assembled the LCD, you must tidy the wire as shown in the picture.
[Image: Back of the monitor panel with internal components, showing wires and boards. Red circles indicate wires to disconnect and screws to remove.]
4) Remove the boards from the main frame
Unscrew the screws marked in red to remove the main board from the mainframe.
[Image: Main board with screws circled in red, indicating removal points]
[Image: Close-up of the main board with part number 71569329-MOC-000-005K]
5) Separated the deco bezel.
Use two hands to gently pull down the middle frame to remove the middle frame from the panel.
Note: Be careful, the panel is easy to break. The hand cannot touch the edge of the panel within 15 mm of the top, left, right side of the panel.
[Image: Rear view of the monitor frame, showing where to pull to detach the middle frame/bezel]
Remove the LENS IR and unscrew the screw to remove the LIGHT SENSOR BOARD from the middle frame.
[Image: Middle frame component with LENS IR and LIGHT SENSOR BOARD attached]
[Image: Close-up of the LIGHT SENSOR BOARD and its connector]
[Image: The removed middle frame/bezel component]
Disassembly Time
Total time: 30 minutes
