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...18 General checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 23 Start Recovery Disc (one disc 23 Operating... 25 Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down 25 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 26 Specifications 26 Status indicators 28 Hotkeys 30 FRU replacement notices 31 Screw notices 31 Removing and replacing an FRU 32 1010 Battery pack 33 1020 Hard disk drive 35 1030 DIMM 37 1040 PCI ...
...18 General checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 23 Start Recovery Disc (one disc 23 Operating... 25 Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down 25 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 26 Specifications 26 Status indicators 28 Hotkeys 30 FRU replacement notices 31 Screw notices 31 Removing and replacing an FRU 32 1010 Battery pack 33 1020 Hard disk drive 35 1030 DIMM 37 1040 PCI ...
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... frayed or worn. 4. b. Check for : a. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check exterior covers for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. As each machine was designed and built, required... safety items were installed to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges...
... frayed or worn. 4. b. Check for : a. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check exterior covers for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. As each machine was designed and built, required... safety items were installed to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing ... packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When working on these systems. - ESD damage can use coax or connectoroutside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounding system to eliminate static on ac-operated computers.
Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing ... packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When working on these systems. - ESD damage can use coax or connectoroutside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounding system to eliminate static on ac-operated computers.
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... operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below : 1. Make sure that power is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad S300" on page 26. Unplug the...
... operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below : 1. Make sure that power is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad S300" on page 26. Unplug the...
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...the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of battery power remaining is still off, replace the battery pack. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows ...power remains; If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on , replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it from having a shortened life. Remove it . 22 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform ...
...the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of battery power remaining is still off, replace the battery pack. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows ...power remains; If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on , replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it from having a shortened life. Remove it . 22 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform ...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O ports Audio Video WLAN WWAN Bluetooth Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description HDMI port × 1 USB 2.0 × 2, USB 3.0 × 1 2 in 1 slot × 1 (MMC, SD) Combo audio jack × 1 Speaker × 2 Built-in microphone HDMI port × 1 Intel Wifi 2 × 2 GN Intel WiMAX/Wifi 1 × 2 BGN Option New Key Board One piece TouchPad 0.3 mega pixels Lithium-ion 40 W or 65 W Win7 27
Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O ports Audio Video WLAN WWAN Bluetooth Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description HDMI port × 1 USB 2.0 × 2, USB 3.0 × 1 2 in 1 slot × 1 (MMC, SD) Combo audio jack × 1 Speaker × 2 Built-in microphone HDMI port × 1 Intel Wifi 2 × 2 GN Intel WiMAX/Wifi 1 × 2 BGN Option New Key Board One piece TouchPad 0.3 mega pixels Lithium-ion 40 W or 65 W Win7 27
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... reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Off: The battery is powered off. On (solid white): The battery has more than 5% charge. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 2. Fast blinking amber: The battery has less than 20% charge. Blinking: The computer is powered on b Battery Meaning On (solid white): The computer is in sleep mode. Status indicators Indicator...
... reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Off: The battery is powered off. On (solid white): The battery has more than 5% charge. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 2. Fast blinking amber: The battery has less than 20% charge. Blinking: The computer is powered on b Battery Meaning On (solid white): The computer is in sleep mode. Status indicators Indicator...
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...6. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any of the interconnecting cables. When replacing an FRU, use the correct screw as given in the...following general rules: 1. Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can cause electrical short circuits. Any of damaging parts. 2. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap ...
...6. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any of the interconnecting cables. When replacing an FRU, use the correct screw as given in the...following general rules: 1. Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can cause electrical short circuits. Any of damaging parts. 2. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap ...
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...battery could ignite or explode. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1010 Battery pack DANGER • Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by arrows e , then remove nine screws f, three screws g. Slide the spring-loaded latch to the unlocked position to remove it on the outer edge c. Lift up the inner edge of battery...latch a . c d b a Open four rubber foot pads with a screw driver in the parts list for your computer. Slide the battery pack in the indicated direction to eject the battery pack b. g f f e f f gg f f e f f e f e Step a Screw (quantity) Color 2.5 ...
...battery could ignite or explode. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1010 Battery pack DANGER • Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by arrows e , then remove nine screws f, three screws g. Slide the spring-loaded latch to the unlocked position to remove it on the outer edge c. Lift up the inner edge of battery...latch a . c d b a Open four rubber foot pads with a screw driver in the parts list for your computer. Slide the battery pack in the indicated direction to eject the battery pack b. g f f e f f gg f f e f f e f e Step a Screw (quantity) Color 2.5 ...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 1. h 34 Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Open the back cover along the device frame with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrows and then lift the back cover in the direction shown by arrow h.
Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 1. h 34 Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Open the back cover along the device frame with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrows and then lift the back cover in the direction shown by arrow h.
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... arrow b . Figure 2. Improper handling can cause damages and permanent loss of hard disk drive Remove the frame fixing screws a . Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1020 Hard disk drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it.
... arrow b . Figure 2. Improper handling can cause damages and permanent loss of hard disk drive Remove the frame fixing screws a . Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1020 Hard disk drive For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it.
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Make sure that it snaps into the socket. a a b When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the place. Push the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is firmly fixed in the direction shown by arrow b. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on page 33 Figure 3. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1030 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in the slot and difficult to be moved. 37
Make sure that it snaps into the socket. a a b When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the place. Push the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is firmly fixed in the direction shown by arrow b. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on page 33 Figure 3. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1030 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in the slot and difficult to be moved. 37
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... unplug them in the direction shown by arrows. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the IO board connector a. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 Figure 4. a Disconnect the...
... unplug them in the direction shown by arrows. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the IO board connector a. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 Figure 4. a Disconnect the...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 Figure 5. c b b bb b cb Step b Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (6) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color ...
Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 Figure 5. c b b bb b cb Step b Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (6) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color ...
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Removal steps of the keyboard in order:: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly" on page 40 Figure 6. a a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.0 × 3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 1.85 kgfcm Push the back of keyboard Remove screws a . Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b . b 42
Removal steps of the keyboard in order:: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly" on page 40 Figure 6. a a Step a Screw (quantity) M2.0 × 3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 1.85 kgfcm Push the back of keyboard Remove screws a . Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b . b 42
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... that has a hard surface, such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35...
... that has a hard surface, such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35...
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... 3.0 kgfcm When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. 47 As you attach the LCD assembly. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1080 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 •...
... 3.0 kgfcm When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. 47 As you attach the LCD assembly. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1080 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 •...
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Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board Remove four screws a , and then remove the speakers in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 • "1040 PCI Express Mini ... System board" on page 44 • "1080 LCD unit" on page 47 Figure 9. c When installing: Make sure that the power connector is attached firmly. 49 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow c. aa a a b b Step ...
Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board Remove four screws a , and then remove the speakers in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 • "1040 PCI Express Mini ... System board" on page 44 • "1080 LCD unit" on page 47 Figure 9. c When installing: Make sure that the power connector is attached firmly. 49 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow c. aa a a b b Step ...
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Removal steps of LCD front bezel Remove the LCD front bezel in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 • "1040 PCI Express Mini Card for ... 44 • "1080 LCD unit" on page 47 • "1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board" on page 49 Figure 10. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a. a a a a 52
Removal steps of LCD front bezel Remove the LCD front bezel in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 • "1040 PCI Express Mini Card for ... 44 • "1080 LCD unit" on page 47 • "1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board" on page 49 Figure 10. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a. a a a a 52
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... Color M1.6 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (6) Black Torque 1.85 kgfcm Disconnect the connector b , lift the LCD panel in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 • "1040 PCI Express Mini Card for... 49 • "1100 LCD front bezel" on page 52 Figure 11. c b When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 53 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1110 LCD panel, LCD cable, hinges For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow c. LCD panel, LCD cable, hinges Remove screws a.
... Color M1.6 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (6) Black Torque 1.85 kgfcm Disconnect the connector b , lift the LCD panel in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 • "1020 Hard disk drive" on page 35 • "1030 DIMM" on page 37 • "1040 PCI Express Mini Card for... 49 • "1100 LCD front bezel" on page 52 Figure 11. c b When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 53 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1110 LCD panel, LCD cable, hinges For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow c. LCD panel, LCD cable, hinges Remove screws a.