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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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...: 1. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Use good judgment as to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Use a meter to the safety of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and ... judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of this inspection guide. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. Check for damage (loose...
...: 1. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Use good judgment as to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Use a meter to the safety of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and ... judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of this inspection guide. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. Check for damage (loose...
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Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. Notes: The use coax or connectoroutside shells on these systems. - You can be considered ... strap. • Use the black side of the electrical outlet can use of a grounding system to electrostatic discharge (ESD). When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers.
Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. Notes: The use coax or connectoroutside shells on these systems. - You can be considered ... strap. • Use the black side of the electrical outlet can use of a grounding system to electrostatic discharge (ESD). When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers.
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...voltage for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout Power system...Lenovo IdeaPad S300" on page 22 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery...
...voltage for correct continuity and installation. • If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout Power system...Lenovo IdeaPad S300" on page 22 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery...
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...to the next section. If the charge indicator still does not light on , remove the battery pack and let it may not be able to 100% of its capacity. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If it ), and the percentage of the total power... remains; Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of battery power remaining is still not...
...to the next section. If the charge indicator still does not light on , remove the battery pack and let it may not be able to 100% of its capacity. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If it ), and the percentage of the total power... remains; Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of battery power remaining is still not...
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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 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 1.
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... than 20% charge. Status indicators Indicator a Power on . Blinking: The computer is powered on b Battery Meaning On (solid white): The computer is in sleep mode. off . Slow blinking amber: The battery is powered off : The computer is being charged. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 2. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. When the...
... than 20% charge. Status indicators Indicator a Power on . Blinking: The computer is powered on b Battery Meaning On (solid white): The computer is in sleep mode. off . Slow blinking amber: The battery is powered off : The computer is being charged. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Table 2. When battery charge reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to white. When the...
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... to be damaged by the numbers in place and none are listed at the top of such FRUs are loose inside the computer. 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...discharge. Begin by removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 56. 8. When replacing an FRU, use the correct screw as...
... to be damaged by the numbers in place and none are listed at the top of such FRUs are loose inside the computer. 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...discharge. Begin by removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 56. 8. When replacing an FRU, use the correct screw as...
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... remove it on the outer edge c. Slide the battery pack in the indicated direction to eject the battery pack b. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Lift up the inner edge of battery pack Unlock the manual latch a . Figure 1. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1010 Battery pack DANGER • Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by arrows e , then...
... remove it on the outer edge c. Slide the battery pack in the indicated direction to eject the battery pack b. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Lift up the inner edge of battery pack Unlock the manual latch a . Figure 1. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1010 Battery pack DANGER • Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by arrows e , then...
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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. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 1. h 34
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..., nylok-coated (2) Silver Torque 1.85 kgfcm Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame in suspend mode. 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.
..., nylok-coated (2) Silver Torque 1.85 kgfcm Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame in suspend mode. 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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Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on page 33 Figure 3. a a b When installing: Insert the notched end of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrow b. Push the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is firmly fixed in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in the slot and difficult to be moved. 37 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1030 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on both edges of the DIMM into the place. Make sure that it snaps into the socket.
Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on page 33 Figure 3. a a b When installing: Insert the notched end of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrow b. Push the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is firmly fixed in the direction shown by arrows a, and then unplug the DIMM in the slot and difficult to be moved. 37 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1030 DIMM For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on both edges of the DIMM into the place. Make sure that it snaps into the socket.
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... Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 Figure 4. Step b Screw (quantity) Color M2.0 × 3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Silver (1) Torque 1.85 kgfcm 38 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the IO...
... Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 33 Figure 4. Step b Screw (quantity) Color M2.0 × 3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Silver (1) Torque 1.85 kgfcm 38 Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the IO...
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... (6) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Silver Silver Torque 1.85 kgfcm 1.85 kgfcm 40 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. a When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly to...
... (6) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Color Silver Silver Torque 1.85 kgfcm 1.85 kgfcm 40 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. a When installing: Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly to...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b . 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. b 42 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 . 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. b 42 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 .
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 System board Important notices for wireless LAN/WAN" on page 38 • "1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly" on page ...; If you put a system board down, make sure to put it only on page 42 44 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 • "1040 PCI Express Mini Card for...
Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 System board Important notices for wireless LAN/WAN" on page 38 • "1050 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly" on page ...; If you put a system board down, make sure to put it only on page 42 44 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 • "1040 PCI Express Mini Card for...
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... route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. 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 •...
... route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. 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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... shown by arrow b . 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. 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...
... shown by arrow b . 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. 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...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a. 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...
Lenovo IdeaPad S300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrows a. 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...
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... a Screw (quantity) 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... • "1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board" on page 49 • "1100 LCD front bezel" on page 52 Figure 11. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1110 LCD panel, LCD cable, hinges For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow c.
... a Screw (quantity) 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... • "1090 Speakers, base cover, USB board, power assembly and power board" on page 49 • "1100 LCD front bezel" on page 52 Figure 11. Lenovo IdeaPad S300 1110 LCD panel, LCD cable, hinges For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow c.