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 and BFRs 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.: EX3415R
Image: Front view of BenQ EX3415R monitor, showing a large curved screen with a red-accented stand.
Image: Rear view of BenQ EX3415R monitor, showing the stand attachment and the MOBIUZ branding.
Disassembly Tools
| Tool | Picture Description |
|---|---|
| Philips Screwdriver for M3 Screw | Image: Philips head screwdriver with a red handle, suitable for M3 screws. |
| Nosed Pliers | Image: Red-handled needle-nose pliers. |
| Diagonal Cutting Pliers | Image: Red-handled diagonal cutting pliers. |
| Slotted screwdriver | Image: Green-handled slotted (flathead) screwdriver. |
| Six Point Sockets | Image: Yellow-handled six-point socket driver. |
| Philips Screwdriver for M2.5 Screw | Image: Red-handled Philips head screwdriver, thinner than the M3 version, suitable for M2.5 screws. |
| Knife | Image: Utility knife with a black and silver body. |
Disassembly Process
1) Remove the stand and base.
1.1 Place the monitor face down on a smooth surface first.
Image: Monitor stand attached to the monitor, placed face down on a dark surface. Red lines highlight the stand area.
Image: A soft cushion or foam padding, described as suitable for protecting the screen.
Image: A bottom cushion from the EX3415R packaging, presented as an alternative.
1.2 Use your fingers to release the screw located at the bottom of the base, then press the release button to remove stand.
Image: Close-up of the bottom of the monitor stand attachment point, showing a screw and a release button.
Image: Rear view of the monitor showing the stand attachment mechanism.
Image: Side view of the monitor showing the stand attachment.
2) Remove the stand
2.1 Use the tool to remove the IO cover.
Image: Rear view of the monitor, with a red box highlighting the IO cover area.
2.2 Release the screws and use the tool (not provided) to open all the latches slowly and carefully from the bottom side of back cover.
Image: Close-up of the IO cover area on the rear of the monitor, with red circles indicating screw locations.
Image: Rear view of the monitor, with red lines highlighting the edges of the back cover, indicating latch locations.
Image: A white plastic prying tool.
3) Remove the main frame from the panel.
3.1 Remove all the tapes.
3.2 Release the screws located on the side of main frame and disconnect all the cables.
3.3 Carefully lift up the main frame and disconnect the cable.
Image: Top-down view of the inside of the monitor's main frame, showing various cables and components. Yellow boxes highlight connectors and cables. Red boxes highlight black tape securing cables.
Image: Close-up view of the internal components, showing cables secured with black tape.
4) Release the screws to remove the larger speaker.
Image: Close-up of a speaker component, with a yellow box highlighting a specific area to avoid touching.
5) Separate the board from the main frame
5.1 Turn over the main frame, release all the screws to separate main board from main frame.
Image: A main board (likely the main logic board) with numerous screw locations circled in red.
Image: Close-up of the rear ports (HDMI, DisplayPort) on the main board, with screw locations circled in red.
5.2 Release the screws in sequence to separate key board.
Image: A smaller board (likely a control or power board) with screw locations circled in red.
6) Release all the screws to remove middle frame.
Image: The rear interior of the monitor chassis, showing numerous screw locations circled in red, indicating where the middle frame is attached.
7) Remove IR board and smaller speakers from middle frame.
7.1 Take out the cover first, then release the screws on the top of board.
7.2 Make sure the sponge is located in the place, DO not tear up!
Image: A smaller speaker component, with red circles indicating screw locations for its mounting.
Image: Close-up of an IR board and associated components, with red circles indicating screw locations.
7.3 Take out bezel from panel, then remove HDR key board from bezel through releasing screw.
Image: A bezel component with two green-capped connectors and screw locations circled in red.
Image: A small electronic board labeled "39.20 94V-0" (likely the HDR key board).
Make sure the HDR, BENQ logo and sponge are located in the place. DO not remove it.
Image: Top section of the monitor's front bezel area, showing the HDR logo and BenQ logo, with red boxes highlighting these areas and a sponge.
8) Make sure the back cover is as below showed, No need to disassemble the red marked.
Image: Rear view of the monitor's back cover, with red boxes highlighting areas that do not require disassembly.
Disassembly Time
Total time: 30 minutes
