Electronic device assembly with a biodegradable housing structure

Abstract

Disclosed is an electronic device assembly, methods for producing the electronic device assembly, and methods of separating one or more component parts from the electronic device assembly for recycling. The electronic device assembly may include a biodegradable housing structure that includes a biodegradable chassis and a biodegradable cover. The biodegradable chassis may be adapted to house one or more component parts of an electronic device, where the biodegradable chassis includes an internal cavity with one or more integrated mechanical fastening member receivers. The biodegradable cover may be insertable into the internal cavity of the biodegradable chassis, and the biodegradable cover may include one or more mechanical fastening members insertable into the one or more integrated mechanical fastening member receivers to secure the one or more component parts between the biodegradable cover and the biodegradable chassis.

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