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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 1 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 45. First Edition (September 2011) © Copyright Lenovo 2011. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page iii Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Contents About this manual........................................iv Safety information.........................................1 General safety ...................................................... 2 Electrical safety .................................................... 3 Safety inspection guide ...................................... 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge.........................................
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page iv Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into the following sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for servicing computers. • The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information.
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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 2 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any heavy object: 1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. 3. Use a slow lifting force.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 3 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 4 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 5 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 6 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 7 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 8 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 9 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 10 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 11 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 12 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation. Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt, nicht entfernen.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 13 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 14 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 15 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Safety information A CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or any other storage device installed may contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir.
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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 17 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. • Some computers have both a processor board and a system board.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 18 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 19 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 20 • “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 20 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: 1. Name and phone number of servicer 2. Date of service 3. Date on which the machine failed 4. Date of purchase 5. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected 6. Failing FRU name and part number 7.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 21 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM General checkout Power system checkout To verify a symptom, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the AC adapter. 4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 22 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 23 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery” on page 23 • “Passwords” on page 23 • “Power management” on page 23 Passwords With the option, you can decide whether or not your chosen password will be visible as you input it. If the checkbox is checked, then the password will be visible.
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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 25 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature Description MODEM slot • N/A Audio • • • • Ethernet (on the system board) 1/8" Stereo Headphone Output Jack 1/8" Input Jack Microphone Built-in stereo speakers Built-in microphone • 10/100 Ethernet WLAN • Tan 802.11 b/g/n & combo • Atheros b/g/n WWAN • design ready (Select models only) Bluetooth wireless • BT2.1 + EDR CyberTan Integrated camera • 3.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 26 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 27 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with the instructions to indicate how to remove and replace the FRU. Make sure to observe the following general rules: 1. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts. 2. Before replacing any FRU, review “FRU replacement notices” on page 26. 3.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 28 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Open the back cover along the device frame with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrows a and then lift the back cover in the direction shown by arrow b .
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 29 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Remove the base cover in the direction shown by the arrow b . 2 Disconnect the battery connector c , remove the battery.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 30 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Micro SD card Figure 2. Removal steps of Micro SD cards Open the card slot cover in the direction shown by arrow a 1 Remove the Micro SD card in the direction shown by arrows b c .
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 31 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 1030 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. • Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • In the whole process, make sure not to drop or stack the system board.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 32 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of system board Remove three screws a. 1 1 1 Unplug the Speaker connector h , detach LCD connector b , Touch connector c , Front Camera e , Volume up/down key connector g , peel off the vibrator d , and disconnect the GPS antenna cable f .
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 33 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Figure 3. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow i , first to the right then upward.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 34 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 GPS antenna For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 28 • “1020 Micro SD card” on page 30 Figure 4. Removal steps of GPS antenna Peel off the adhesive tape and detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow a .
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 35 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 1050 Back camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 28 • “1020 Micro SD card” on page 30 Figure 5. Removal steps of back camera The back camera is stuck to the system board. Remove the back camera from the system board in the direction shown by the arrow a .
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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 38 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 39 • “AC adapters” on page 41 • “USB Cable” on page 41 • “SD Card” on page 41 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 42 • “Power cords” on page 42 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 40 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Parts list—Overall No. FRU FRU no. 1 1 1 MB W/GPS/WIFI-16G MB W/GPS/WIFI-2G (Select models only) MB W/GPS/WIFI/3G-16G (Select models only) LCD Module Power Button Volume Button Battery Cover Frame-WIFI Cover Frame-3G (Select models only) LCD Cover Black LCD Cover White LCD Cover Blue LCD Cover Pink Back Camera 0.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 41 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 AC adapters Table 2. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N Adapter CN Adapter US Adapter UK Adapter EU 36002163 36002164 36002165 36002166 CRU ID N N N N USB Cable Table 3. Parts list—USB Cable FRU P/N USB Cable 31052374 CRU ID N SD Card Table 4.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 42 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 11.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 43 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Table 11.
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A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 45 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Notices Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 46 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 5:06 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems.