Battery Return Program; Requirements For Batteries Containing Perchlorate - Lenovo ThinkServer TS130 User Manual

Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor
If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property
of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of
Resources. Computers and monitors are categorized as industrial waste and should be properly disposed
of by an industrial waste disposal contractor certified by a local government. In accordance with the Law
for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, Lenovo Japan provides, through its PC Collecting
and Recycling Services, for the collecting, reuse, and recycling of disused computers and monitors.
For details, visit the Lenovo Web site at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/pcrecycle/. Pursuant to
the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources, the collecting and recycling of home-used
computers and monitors by the manufacturer was begun on October 1, 2003. This service is provided free
of charge for home-used computers sold after October 1, 2003. For details, visit the Lenovo Web site
at www.ibm.com/jp/pc/service/recycle/personal/.
Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computers
A button-shaped lithium battery is installed on the system board of your Lenovo computer to provide power
to the computer clock while the computer is off or disconnected from the main power source. If you want to
replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or ask for a repair service provided by Lenovo. If
you have replaced it by yourself and want to dispose of the disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape,
contact your place of purchase, and follow their instructions. If you use a Lenovo computer at home and
need to dispose of a lithium battery, you must comply with local ordinances and regulations.
Disposing of Lenovo computer components
Some Lenovo computer products sold in Japan may have components that contain heavy metals or other
environmental sensitive substances. To properly dispose of disused components, such as a printed circuit
board or drive, use the methods described above for collecting and recycling a disused computer or monitor.

Battery return program

This product may contain a lithium or lithium ion battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for
specific battery information. The battery must be recycled or disposed of property. Recycling facilities may
not be available in your area. For information on disposal or batteries outside the United States, go to
http://www.lenovo.com/lenovo/environment/recycling or contact your local waste disposal facility.

Requirements for Batteries Containing Perchlorate

The following statement applies to users in the state of California, U.S.A.
Perchlorate material: Special handling may apply. Go to:
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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Appendix A. Notices