Lenovo IdeaTab A3000, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Page 2: ...ices on page 41 First Edition May 2013 Copyright Lenovo 2013 All rights reserved LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 2013 Lenovo ...

Page 3: ...rmation about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 18 General checkout 19 What to do first 20 Power system checkout 21 Checking the AC adapter 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Locking the screen 23 Power management 23 Sleep standby mode 23 Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 24 Specifications 24 FRU replacement notices 25 Screw notices 25 Removing and replacing an FRU 26 1010 Rear cover 27...

Page 4: ...elines and safety information required for servicing computers The product specific section includes service reference and product specific parts information Important This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo IdeaPad products Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively Before servicing a Lenovo IdeaPad product make sure to read all the information un...

Page 5: ... 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 ...

Page 6: ...eeping them away from all personnel while you are servicing the machine Keep your toolcase away from walk areas so that other people will not trip it over Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of the machine Make sure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows If your hair is long fasten it Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or ...

Page 7: ...x in the off position If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits observe the following precautions Ensure that another person familiar with the power off controls is near you Attention Another person must be there to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back...

Page 8: ... of a plastic dental mirror The surface is conductive such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine Power supply units Pumps Blowers and fans Motor generators and similar units This practice ensures correct grounding of the units If an electrical accident occurs C...

Page 9: ...issing hardware To determine whether there are any potential unsafe conditions use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task Begin the checks with the power off and the power cord disconnected Checklist 1 Check exterior covers for damage loose broken or sharp edges 2 Turn off the computer Disconnect the power cord 3 Check the power cord for a A third wire ground connector in g...

Page 10: ...in to eliminate static on your body Prevent the part from touching your clothing Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static free work surface The mat is especially useful when handling ESD sensitive devices Select a grounding system such as those listed below to provide protection that meets...

Page 11: ...Safety information Safety notices multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English French German Hebrew Italian Japanese and Spanish 7 ...

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Page 18: ...tment of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products Elsewhere the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products If a CD ROM drive a DVD ROM drive or another laser device is installed note the following Opening the CD ROM dri...

Page 19: ...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 Note the following 15 ...

Page 20: ... http consumersupport lenovo com Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts Make sure that all software fixes drivers and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual After a system board is replaced ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action To download software fixes drivers and BIOS follow the steps belo...

Page 21: ...e by one to see if the symptoms change Replace only the FRU that changed the symptoms Attention The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may have been customized Running Automatic Configuration may alter the settings Note the current configuration settings using the View Configuration option then when service has been completed verify that those settings remain in effect Important...

Page 22: ...liance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo s requirements and schedule in the EU Products sold in 2005 and 2006 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS compliant FRUs have unique FRU part numbers Before or after the RoHS implem...

Page 23: ...might have been altered If you select an incorrect drive data or programs might be overwritten Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model When you replace an FRU make sure that the machine model and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the FRU parts list An FRU should not be replaced just because of a single unreproducible failure Single failures can occur for a variety o...

Page 24: ... warranty by referring to the following list The following are not covered under warranty LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped Scratched cosmetic parts Distortion deformation or discoloration of the cosmetic parts Plastic parts latches pins or connectors that have been cracked or broken by excessive force Damage caused by liquid spilled into the system Da...

Page 25: ...adapter for correct continuity and installation To check the AC adapter follow the steps below 1 Unplug the AC adapter cable from the tablet 2 Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter cable See the following figure Note Output voltage for the AC adapter pin No 2 may differ from the one you are servicing 3 If the voltage is not correct replace the AC adapter 4 If the voltage is acce...

Page 26: ...nter the battery information interface Note If the battery pack becomes hot it may not be able to be charged Remove it from the computer and leave it at room temperature for a while After it cools down reinstall and recharge it To check the battery pack follow the steps below 1 Turn off the computer Follow the removal steps in 1020 Battery pack on page 29 in Removing and replacing an FRU on page 2...

Page 27: ...the screen lock settings interface 3 Tap Screen lock to set the screen unlock mode Note You are able to lock the screen to protect your computer data in one of the four ways Slide lock Pattern lock PIN lock and Password lock You can also deactivate the screen lock here as well Power management To reduce power consumption the IdeaTab has a Sleep standby mode Sleep standby mode To put your device in...

Page 28: ...ure Description Processor Chipset MTK MT8389 3G MT8319 WiFi Graphic memory chip MT83x9 Intergrated Display 7 0 LED backlight 1024 600 pixels Storage LP DDR2 1GB eMMC 4GB 8GB 16GB support up to 32GB capacity I O port Micro USB connector 1 for power charge and data sync MicroSD slot 1 SIM card slot 2 Combo audio jack 1 Microphone hole 1 Speaker 2 PCI Express Mini Card slot Wi Fi 802 11 b g n Bluetoo...

Page 29: ...is machine Keep the screw kit in your tool bag Always use new screws Use a torque screwdriver if you have one Tighten screws as follows Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card Torque driver If you have a torque screwdriver refer to th...

Page 30: ...s given by the arrow in the figure 7 To put the new FRU in place reverse the removal procedures and follow any of the notes that pertain to replacement For information about connecting and arranging internal cables see Locations on page 36 8 When replacing an FRU use the correct screw as shown in the procedures DANGER Before removing any FRU turn off the computer unplug all power cords from electr...

Page 31: ...1010 Rear cover Figure 1 Removal steps of rear 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 27 ...

Page 32: ... Remove the fifteen screws 3 Step Screw quantity Color Torque 3 M1 4 x 3 5 mm flat head nylon coated 15 Silver NJI FP Insert a plastic plate tool 4 and gently disassemble the rear cover by the tool in e direction shown by arrows 5 then remove the rear cover in the direction hown by arrow 6 th s 28 ...

Page 33: ...ur computer Any other battery ould ignite or explode pack For access remove this FRU D O c Figure 2 Removal steps of battery pack isconnect the battery connector in the direction shown by arrow 1 Gently sassemble the battery pack by the plastic plate tool emove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 2 D di R 29 ...

Page 34: ... only on a padded surface Important notices for handling t W Be care surface such as metal wood or composite Avoid rough handlin If you put a system board down mak such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Rear cover on page 27 1020 Battery pack on page 29 igure 3 Removal steps of system board etach the LCD connector and touch panel connector i...

Page 35: ...Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Figure 3 Removal steps of system board continued emove the three screws 4 R Step Screw quantity Color Torque 4 M1 4 x 3 5 mm flat head nylon coated 3 Silver NJI FP 31 ...

Page 36: ...ly turn over the system board in the direction shown by arrow 5 Detach the udio board connector in the direction shown by arrows 6 7 en in e ttached arefully lift the motor and then remove the system board in the direction shown y arrow 8 a Wh stalling Make sure that all the connectors ar firmly a C b 32 ...

Page 37: ...age 29 1030 System board on page 30 igure 4 Removal step of audio board emove the screw 1 board For access remove these FRUs in order 1010 Rear cover on page 27 F R Step Screw quantity Color Torque 1 M1 4 x 3 5 mm flat head nylon coated 1 Silver NJI FP 33 ...

Page 38: ... Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4 Removal step of audio board continued n by arrows 2 Remove the audio board in the direction show 34 ...

Page 39: ... 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 igure 5 Removal steps of internal antenna emove the internal antenna in the direction shown by arrow 1 antenna F F R 35 ...

Page 40: ... Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front Micro USB port and Top view 1 Touch screen 2 Front camera 3 Power button 4 Combo audio jack 5 36 ...

Page 41: ...Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 37 t side and Bottom view 1 Back camera n Righ 2 Volume butto 3 Speakers 4 Microphone 37 ...

Page 42: ... A3000 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts page 39 otes Each FRU is available for all types or models unless specific types or models are specified Overall on N 38 ...

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Page 46: ...een estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment The following terms are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in IdeaPad ames may be the trademarks or service the United States and or other countries Lenovo Lenovo logo Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in t...