Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Modular system for automated portable electronic device disassembly
According to some embodiments, a method is described that can include based on dimensions of a first housing of a first portable electronic device, adjusting a position of an adjustable supporting member capable of supporting the first housing relative to a disassembly station. The method can further include using the disassembly station, separating a first display from the first housing while the first housing is supported by the adjustable support member. The method can further include receiving a second portable electronic device, where the second portable electronic device includes a second housing having dimensions that are different than the first housing. The method can further include based on the dimensions of the second housing, adjusting the position of the adjustable supporting member. The method can further include using the disassembly station, separating a second display from the second housing while the second housing is supported by the adjustable support member.
Apple Inc.
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Patrick S. Darragh Roy Charissa John Dan Jason Thomas Mark
Wieler Staunton Mahalas Rujanavech Sever Powell Schwarz Loeper Lewis