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... Checking the internal battery status......... 21 Related service information 23 Security 23 Power management 23 Activating/Deactivating the Display....... 23 Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 24 Specifications 24 FRU replacement notices 25 Screw notices 25 Removing and replacing an FRU 26 1010 SIM card cover 27 1020 Battery pack 28 1030 Base cover 29 1040 Micro SD card 31 1050 System board 32 1060 Back camera 35 1070 Front camera 36 1080 USB board 37 Locations 38...
... Checking the internal battery status......... 21 Related service information 23 Security 23 Power management 23 Activating/Deactivating the Display....... 23 Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 24 Specifications 24 FRU replacement notices 25 Screw notices 25 Removing and replacing an FRU 26 1010 SIM card cover 27 1020 Battery pack 28 1030 Base cover 29 1040 Micro SD card 31 1050 System board 32 1060 Back camera 35 1070 Front camera 36 1080 USB board 37 Locations 38...
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...Use a slow lifting force. this action could avoid the strain from the muscles in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any safety device that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to prevent the overheating of internal..., while you start the machine, make sure that other service representatives and the customer are not in a hazardous position. • Place removed covers and other people will not trip it . 4. Make sure that you...
...Use a slow lifting force. this action could avoid the strain from the muscles in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any safety device that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to prevent the overheating of internal..., while you start the machine, make sure that other service representatives and the customer are not in a hazardous position. • Place removed covers and other people will not trip it . 4. Make sure that you...
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.... - Do not use such kind of maintenance information. Performing a mechanical inspection - Many customers have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you start to protect yourself from a circuit. Working near you can occur only when there is near power supplies - keep the other hand in the off controls, is a complete circuit. Removing or installing main units •...
.... - Do not use such kind of maintenance information. Performing a mechanical inspection - Many customers have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you start to protect yourself from a circuit. Working near you can occur only when there is near power supplies - keep the other hand in the off controls, is a complete circuit. Removing or installing main units •...
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.... The surface is conductive; 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 power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in your work area. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - Blowers and fans - Switch off the...
.... The surface is conductive; 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 power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in your work area. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - Blowers and fans - Switch off the...
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... correcting the problem. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to protect users and service personnel from injury. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Remove the cover. 6. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Begin the checks with . 5 Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine...
... correcting the problem. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to protect users and service personnel from injury. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Remove the cover. 6. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Begin the checks with . 5 Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine...
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... and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are inserted...
... and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are inserted...
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... laser radiation. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Do not open. 14 Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Such devices are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein...
... laser radiation. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Do not open. 14 Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Such devices are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein...
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Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are customer-installable. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • "Strategy for replacing FRUs" on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 16 - Follow the directions...
Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are customer-installable. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • "Strategy for replacing FRUs" on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 16 - Follow the directions...
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.... Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Running Automatic Configuration may cause a system malfunction. then, when service has been completed, verify that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does...
.... Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Running Automatic Configuration may cause a system malfunction. then, when service has been completed, verify that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does...
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... used. Before or after June 2006. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 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 automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of the order. 18 Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function...
... used. Before or after June 2006. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 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 automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of the order. 18 Note: RoHS and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function...
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... machine model and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be replaced just because of a single, unreproducible failure. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of reasons that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors...
... machine model and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be replaced just because of a single, unreproducible failure. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of reasons that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors...
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..., unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Before checking problems with multiple labels • Damaged or bent diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first...
..., unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Before checking problems with multiple labels • Damaged or bent diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first...
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... Get the approximate status of the micro-USB cable. Turn off the computer. 6. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you use the IdeaTab AC Charger to charge the tablet but no power is acceptable, replace the system board. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the instructions in the upper-right corner of the tablet, do the...
... Get the approximate status of the micro-USB cable. Turn off the computer. 6. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you use the IdeaTab AC Charger to charge the tablet but no power is acceptable, replace the system board. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the instructions in the upper-right corner of the tablet, do the...
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... either of the remaining battery power. Touch the application icon from the action bar and then touch Settings. Touch Status to check what applications are consuming battery power. 22 The Android Settings screen is displayed. 2. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1. You also can touch Battery use to view the accurate percentage of the following: - From the main Home screen, touch the Android Settings icon on the Android Settings screen. 3. The Android Settings screen is displayed. - Open the Android Settings screen.
... either of the remaining battery power. Touch the application icon from the action bar and then touch Settings. Touch Status to check what applications are consuming battery power. 22 The Android Settings screen is displayed. 2. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1. You also can touch Battery use to view the accurate percentage of the following: - From the main Home screen, touch the Android Settings icon on the Android Settings screen. 3. The Android Settings screen is displayed. - Open the Android Settings screen.
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... do not need to use your IdeaTab temporarily, you can press the Power button to activate the display. The IdeaTab's display will then enter standby mode to save power. 23 Activating/Deactivating the Display With the display deactivated, press the Power button on page 23 Security Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (3G version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL STORAGE. Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. Related service information Related service information...
... do not need to use your IdeaTab temporarily, you can press the Power button to activate the display. The IdeaTab's display will then enter standby mode to save power. 23 Activating/Deactivating the Display With the display deactivated, press the Power button on page 23 Security Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (3G version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL STORAGE. Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. Related service information Related service information...
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... the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A: Table 1. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 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 38 • "Parts list" on back • 1-cell Li-polymer battery • Android 4.0.3 • SIM card slot (Select models only) • Earphone/microphone x 1 • Data/Power jack...
... the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A: Table 1. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 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 38 • "Parts list" on back • 1-cell Li-polymer battery • Android 4.0.3 • SIM card slot (Select models only) • Earphone/microphone x 1 • Data/Power jack...
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... specifications. 25 Never use a screw that have one . Use a new one . Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. If you have the following when you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Do the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that you removed. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A...
... specifications. 25 Never use a screw that have one . Use a new one . Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. If you have the following when you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Do the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that you removed. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A...
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... damaging parts. 2. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to remove potential shock reasons. 26 Make sure to replacement. Before replacing any FRUs that pertain to observe the following general rules: 1. Begin by the numbers...
... damaging parts. 2. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to remove potential shock reasons. 26 Make sure to replacement. Before replacing any FRUs that pertain to observe the following general rules: 1. Begin by the numbers...
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Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by arrow b . For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 SIM card cover" on page 27 Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack Remove screw a and push the battery pack backward in the parts list for your computer. Black coated (1) Torque 0.7 ± 0.05 kgf.cm 28 Any other battery could ignite or explode. a b Step a Screw (quantity) Color M1.6 × 0.25 × 3.5mm, flat-head, nylok-
Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the direction shown by arrow b . For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 SIM card cover" on page 27 Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack Remove screw a and push the battery pack backward in the parts list for your computer. Black coated (1) Torque 0.7 ± 0.05 kgf.cm 28 Any other battery could ignite or explode. a b Step a Screw (quantity) Color M1.6 × 0.25 × 3.5mm, flat-head, nylok-
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b 29 a a a a a a a aa a a aa a a a Step a Screw (quantity) Color M3.0 × 0.6mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Black (16) Torque 0.7 ± 0.05 kgf.cm Remove the base cover in order: • "1010 SIM card cover" on page 27 • "1020 Battery pack" on the base cover with the screw driver. Removal steps of base cover Remove 16 screws a on page 28 Figure 3. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 1030 Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b .
b 29 a a a a a a a aa a a aa a a a Step a Screw (quantity) Color M3.0 × 0.6mm, flat-head, nylok-coated Black (16) Torque 0.7 ± 0.05 kgf.cm Remove the base cover in order: • "1010 SIM card cover" on page 27 • "1020 Battery pack" on the base cover with the screw driver. Removal steps of base cover Remove 16 screws a on page 28 Figure 3. Lenovo IdeaTab A2107A 1030 Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b .