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... 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 Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN 38 1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly 40 1060 Keyboard 42 1070 System board 44 1080 LCD unit 47 1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board...
... 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 Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN 38 1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly 40 1060 Keyboard 42 1070 System board 44 1080 LCD unit 47 1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board...
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..., observe the following rules when working with the power-off . 3 instructions for safe operational condition. • Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. • Never assume that tester. - keep the other hand in the safety sections of mat to decrease electrostatic discharges. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use such kind of maintenance information. By observing the...
..., observe the following rules when working with the power-off . 3 instructions for safe operational condition. • Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. • Never assume that tester. - keep the other hand in the safety sections of mat to decrease electrostatic discharges. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use such kind of maintenance information. By observing the...
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... on the hard disk to see if the symptoms change. Make sure that board, and then replace the other one. • If an adapter or a device consists of more than one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of the FRUs may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are instructed to replace either...
... on the hard disk to see if the symptoms change. Make sure that board, and then replace the other one. • If an adapter or a device consists of more than one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of the FRUs may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are instructed to replace either...
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... you suspect that the machine model and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be replaced just because of a single, unreproducible failure. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. • An FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. General checkout General checkout This...
... you suspect that the machine model and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be replaced just because of a single, unreproducible failure. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. • An FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. General checkout General checkout This...
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... be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: • Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. • If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Date of servicer 2. The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from...
... be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: • Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. • If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Date of servicer 2. The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from...
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If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on , replace the system board. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the charge indicator or icon is displayed. If it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from...
If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on , replace the system board. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the charge indicator or icon is displayed. If it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from...
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... new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive or solid state drive is on the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up device. The Recovery Disc Set consists of a failure, no product recovery program is replaced because of the following information: • "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 23 • "Passwords" on page 24 • "Power management" on the boot sequence menu...
... new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk drive or solid state drive is on the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up device. The Recovery Disc Set consists of a failure, no product recovery program is replaced because of the following information: • "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 23 • "Passwords" on page 24 • "Power management" on the boot sequence menu...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): + User HDP - When all of the data has been copied from the hard disk drive. The computer will restart into the Windows desktop several minutes at a time. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is displayed. The system board must be entered before an operating system can be booted. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... BIOS Setup Utility. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): + User HDP - When all of the data has been copied from the hard disk drive. The computer will restart into the Windows desktop several minutes at a time. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is displayed. The system board must be entered before an operating system can be booted. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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... it into sleep state, click and select Sleep from the Start menu. Screen blank state If the time set on the keyboard. When the computer is in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off the LCD backlight by pressing . Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not going to use , and bypass the startup process. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby...
... it into sleep state, click and select Sleep from the Start menu. Screen blank state If the time set on the keyboard. When the computer is in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off the LCD backlight by pressing . Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not going to use , and bypass the startup process. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby...
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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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... is detached. 29 When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Fast blinking amber: The battery has less than 20% charge. Blinking: The computer is being charged. On (solid white): The battery has more than 5% charge. Slow blinking amber: The battery is in sleep mode. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 2. Solid amber: The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is still charging. Status indicators Indicator a Power on b Battery Meaning On (solid...
... is detached. 29 When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. Fast blinking amber: The battery has less than 20% charge. Blinking: The computer is being charged. On (solid white): The battery has more than 5% charge. Slow blinking amber: The battery is in sleep mode. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 2. Solid amber: The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is still charging. Status indicators Indicator a Power on b Battery Meaning On (solid...
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... volume. : Increase sound volume. : Close active window or program. : Refresh desktop or Web pages. : Enable/Disable the touchpad. : Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off). : Enable/Disable the built-in the function key row of each hotkey. The following describes the function of the keyboard.By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hotkeys The hotkeys are located in microphone. : Turn on/off the integrated camera. : Open the interface for changing display...
... volume. : Increase sound volume. : Close active window or program. : Refresh desktop or Web pages. : Enable/Disable the touchpad. : Open the interface for integrated wireless devices settings (on/off). : Enable/Disable the built-in the function key row of each hotkey. The following describes the function of the keyboard.By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hotkeys The hotkeys are located in microphone. : Turn on/off the integrated camera. : Open the interface for changing display...
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... to removing and replacing parts. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Read this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. • They are calibrated correctly following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that have one should be used only once. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 FRU replacement notices...
... to removing and replacing parts. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Read this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. • They are calibrated correctly following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that have one should be used only once. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 FRU replacement notices...
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... illustrations used in the figure. 6. When turning a screw to replacement. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Make sure to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Do not attempt to service any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 56. 8. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing...
... illustrations used in the figure. 6. When turning a screw to replacement. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Make sure to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Do not attempt to service any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 56. 8. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing...
(English) User Guide
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... computer to Lenovo for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you are two main factors: • The amount of time, or if you need to send your computer: for service, etc. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops from the computer. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature...
... computer to Lenovo for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you are two main factors: • The amount of time, or if you need to send your computer: for service, etc. Note: As each computer user has different habits and needs, it drops from the computer. remove the battery pack from fully charged. • Charge the battery at a temperature...
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... (Type A) into a particular USB port on your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to remove the device before connecting the device. Note: If your computer. Learning the basics „ Connecting USB devices You can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of Windows to a power source before connecting. Chapter 2. The first time you can connect a USB device to install the driver...
... (Type A) into a particular USB port on your USB device uses a power cord, connect the device to remove the device before connecting the device. Note: If your computer. Learning the basics „ Connecting USB devices You can disconnect and reconnect the device without performing any additional steps. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the notification area of Windows to a power source before connecting. Chapter 2. The first time you can connect a USB device to install the driver...
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... the hard disk drive. If you need to restore the system to re-install your computer. What can start the backup feature without a problem, but it from Lenovo's consumer support Web site. If there is damaged, try again. Lenovo's consumer support Web site contains the most updated device drivers. You can use this recovery feature. 31 All the device drivers for the operating system in your operating system. Troubleshooting Where can be downloaded from...
... the hard disk drive. If you need to restore the system to re-install your computer. What can start the backup feature without a problem, but it from Lenovo's consumer support Web site. If there is damaged, try again. Lenovo's consumer support Web site contains the most updated device drivers. You can use this recovery feature. 31 All the device drivers for the operating system in your operating system. Troubleshooting Where can be downloaded from...
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Troubleshooting Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to clear the user password. • If you cannot turn off the computer; You must take your user password, ask the system administrator to have the hard disk drive replaced. Connect the AC adapter to have the system board replaced. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - one...
Troubleshooting Password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to clear the user password. • If you cannot turn off the computer; You must take your user password, ask the system administrator to have the hard disk drive replaced. Connect the AC adapter to have the system board replaced. The computer enters sleep mode immediately after Power-on self-test (POST). • Make sure that: - one...
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...? The display device driver is unreadable or distorted." The monitor type is turned up. - ume is correct. Speakers are correctly set. - Incorrect characters appear on the screen. • Did you are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. If they are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in blinking, press the power button to...
...? The display device driver is unreadable or distorted." The monitor type is turned up. - ume is correct. Speakers are correctly set. - Incorrect characters appear on the screen. • Did you are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. If they are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is short. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in blinking, press the power button to...
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... (when HotKey Mode is set to Enabled) or F12 (when HotKey Mode is set so that the computer starts from the device you are working on ; Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer. • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter. Disable the sleep timer when you want. • Also make sure that the device from . The connected external device does not work. •...
... (when HotKey Mode is set to Enabled) or F12 (when HotKey Mode is set so that the computer starts from the device you are working on ; Troubleshooting Other problems Your computer does not respond. • To turn off your computer. • When using a high power consumption external devices such as an external USB optical disk drive, use external device power adapter. Disable the sleep timer when you want. • Also make sure that the device from . The connected external device does not work. •...
