IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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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 .................................... 6 Grounding requirements .................................
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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.
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an IdeaTab A3000 computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 • “Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge” on page 6 • “Grounding requirements” on page 6 • “Safety notices: multilingual translations” on page 7 • “Laser compliance statement” on page 14 1
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift it. 4.
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. Do not use such kind of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual • • • • 4 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.
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. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards according to the attachment of non-Lenovo IdeaPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Notes: 1.
Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
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// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo IdeaPad 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. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
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.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Important notice for replacing a system board” on page 17 • “Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 18 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/.
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. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.
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.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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. Machine type, model number, and serial number 8.
General checkout Power system checkout If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power supply checkouts: • “Checking the AC adapter” on page 21 • “Checking the battery pack” on page 22 Checking the AC adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below: 1.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of the total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life. Tap the battery icon in the icon tray, and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed.
Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Locking the screen” on page 23 • “Power management” on page 23 Locking the screen To set the lock screen function, do the following: 1. 2. 3. Power on your computer. Tap Security under Settings In the applications list, to enter the screen lock settings interface.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • “Specifications” on page 24 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 25 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 26 • “Locations” on page 36 • “Parts list” on page 38 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000: Table 1.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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 IdeaPad computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration. • They are harder to tighten.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 25. 3.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 1010 Rear cover Figure 1. Removal steps of rear cover Note: Turn off the IdeaTab before you begin. Failure to do so may cause permanent damage to the IdeaTab. Remove the battery cover from the corner 1. Remove the battery cover in the direction shown by arrow 2.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover (continued) Remove the fifteen screws 3. Step 3 Screw (quantity) M1.4 x 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (15) Color Silver Torque NJI FP Insert a plastic plate tool 4 and gently disassemble the rear cover by the tool in the direction shown by arrows 5, then remove the rear cover in the direction shown by arrow 6.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 27 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack Disconnect the battery connector in the direction shown by arrow 1. Gently disassemble the battery pack by the plastic plate tool. Remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 2.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Figure 3. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the three screws 4. Step 4 Screw (quantity) M1.4 x 3.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of system board (continued) Gently turn over the system board in the direction shown by arrow 5. Detach the audio board connector in the direction shown by arrows 6 7. When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are firmly attached. Carefully lift the motor, and then remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow 8.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 1040 Audio board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 27 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 29 • “1030 System board” on page 30 Figure 4. Removal step of audio board Remove the screw 1. Step 1 Screw (quantity) M1.4 x 3.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal step of audio board (continued) Remove the audio board in the direction shown by arrows 2.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 1050 Internal antenna For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 27 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 29 • “1030 System board” on page 30 • “1040 Audio board” on page 33 Figure 5. Removal steps of internal antenna Remove the internal antenna in the direction shown by arrow 1.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front and Top view 1 2 3 4 5 36 Touch screen Front camera Power button Combo audio jack Micro USB port
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Right-side and Bottom view 1 2 3 4 Back camera Volume +/- button Speakers Microphone 37
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 39 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
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// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Parts list—Overall No. FRU 1 A3000H/F LCD MODULE BK 1 A3000H/F LCD MODULE W 2 A3000 GPS antenna asm 3 A3000 LCD fpc 4 HS RCV XHR150622SW39P37-08 H2.4 spring 4 RECEIVER 5 A3000H/F AUDIO BOARD 6 A3000 mic fpc 7 A3000H 3G+1GDDR2+4GeMMC BK PRC 7 A3000H 3G+1GDDR2+8GeMMC WT PRC 7 A3000H 3G+1GDDR2+16GeMMC BK PRC 7 A3000 RoW 3G+1GDDR2+4GeMMC MB 8 LTA GCBF120186R 0.3M FF Hi-704 Camera 9 XWD-C L12D1P31 3.7V 13.0Wh 1cell bty 9 TWS-A L12T1P33 3.7V 13.
Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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.
// Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 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. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary.
