Lenovo 4XF7A96627 ST45 V3 M.2 Drive Screw Kit
Overview
The Lenovo 4XF7A96627 is a replacement and supplemental screw kit for securing M.2 drives in the ThinkSystem ST45 V3 tower server. M.2 modules rely on a single retention screw to keep the drive seated against the connector under vibration and thermal cycling — a missing or stripped screw means an unseated drive and an unexpected fault, not a graceful error. Stocking 4XF7A96627 eliminates the service delay of sourcing a proprietary fastener when adding or replacing M.2 storage in the field.
Compatibility
Designed for the Lenovo ThinkSystem ST45 V3 tower server platform. If you are expanding M.2 storage capacity or replacing a damaged retention fastener in an ST45 V3 chassis, this is the correct service kit. Verify chassis generation before ordering — M.2 retention hardware is not interchangeable across all ThinkSystem generations.
Installation Notes
Install the M.2 module at the correct angle into the slot connector, seat fully, then press down and drive the retention screw into the standoff. Use a precision Phillips screwdriver sized to the fastener head — over-torquing a small M.2 retention screw cracks the module PCB. No special tools beyond a standard precision screwdriver set are required.
