Lenovo ThinkSystem ST45 V3 - Appendix A. Hardware Disassembling for Recycle; Disassemble the System Board for Recycle

Appendix A. Hardware disassembling for recycle
Follow the instructions in this section to recycle components with compliance with local laws or regulations.
Disassemble the system board for recycle
Follow the instructions in this section to disassemble the system board before recycling.
About this task
Attention:
• Read
“Installation Guidelines” on page 29 and “Safety inspection checklist” on page 30 to ensure that you
work safely.
• Power off the server and peripheral devices and disconnect the power cords and all external cables. See
“Power off the server” on page 34.
• Remove any locking device that secures the server, such as a Kensington lock or a padlock.
• Place the server on its side with the cover up.
Procedure
Step 1. Remove the server cover. See
“Remove the server cover” on page 135.
Step 2. Remove the front bezel. See
“Remove the front bezel” on page 87.
Step 3. If applicable, remove the ODD+bay 2 drive cage assembly (see
“Remove an optical drive cage” on
page 78
) or remove the bay 2+bay 3 drive cage assembly (see “Remove the drive cage (bay 3)” on
page 67
).
Step 4. Remove the cage bar. See step 3 in
“Remove the server cover” on page 135.
Step 5. Remove all the system fans. See
“Remove the fan (front and rear)” on page 83.
Step 6. If applicable, remove the M.2 drive. See
“Remove an M.2 drive” on page 93.
Step 7. If applicable, remove the PCIe adapters. See
“Remove a PCIe adapter” on page 107.
Step 8. Remove the memory modules. See
“Remove a memory module” on page 99.
Step 9. Remove the heat sink and fan module. See
“Remove the heat sink and fan module (trained
technician only)” on page 89
.
Step 10. Remove the processor. See
“Remove the processor (trained technician only)” on page 122.
Step 11. Remove the screw that secures the front I/O bracket to the chassis.
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