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iii About this manual ........................................ iv Safety information......................................... 1 General safety ...................................................... 2Electrical safety .................................................... 3Safety inspection guide ........
Page 4 - iv; About this manual
iv This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into the following sections:• The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required ...
Page 5 - Safety information
Safety information 1 This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer:• “General safety” on page 2• “Electrical safety” on page 3• “Safety inspection guide” on page 5• “Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic ...
Page 6 - Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual; General safety
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 2 Follow these rules below to ensure general safety:• Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are put during and after the maintenance. • When lifting any heavy object: 1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.2. Dist...
Page 7 - Electrical safety
Safety information 3 Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. • Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting the switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work a...
Page 9 - Safety inspection guide
Safety information 5 The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should us...
Page 10 - Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge; Grounding requirements
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizin...
Page 11 - Safety notices: multilingual translations; Safety notice 1
Safety information 7 The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notices: multilingual translations Safety notice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small p...
Page 12 - Safety notice 2
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 8 Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances o...
Page 13 - Safety notice 3
Safety information 9 Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing wh...
Page 14 - Safety notice 4
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 10 Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispo...
Page 15 - Safety notice 5
Safety information 11 Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water at least for 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms caused by the fluid are present after washing.Si le panneau d’affi...
Page 16 - Safety notice 6
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 12 Safety notice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card.Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte ...
Page 17 - Safety notice 8
Safety information 13 Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables.Avant de retirer une unité remplaçable en clientèle, mettez le système hors tension, dé...
Page 18 - Do not open; Laser compliance statement; CAUTION
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 14 Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S...
Page 19 - DANGER
Safety information 15 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: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instr...
Page 20 - Before replacing parts:; Important service information; Strategy for replacing FRUs
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 16 This chapter presents the following important service information:• “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Important notice for replacing a system board” on page 17 • “Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 18 Befor...
Page 21 - Important notice for replacing a system board
Important service information 17 Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs:• If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. • Some computers have both a processo...
Page 22 - Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 18 RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products pl...
Page 23 - General checkout; Only certified trained personnel can service the computer.; Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model.; Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.
General checkout 19 This chapter presents the following information:• “What to do first” on page 20• “Power system checkout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: General checkout Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can service the...
Page 24 - The following are not covered under warranty:; What to do first
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 20 When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it:1. Name and phone number of servicer2. Date of service3. Date on which the machine failed4. Date of purchase...
Page 25 - Checking the IdeaTab AC Charger; Checking the internal battery status; Approximate information about the battery status; Power system checkout
General checkout 21 To verify a symptom, follow the steps below:1. Turn off the computer.2. Remove the battery pack.3. Connect the AC adapter.4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.5. Turn off the computer.6. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack.7...
Page 26 - Settings
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 22 1. Open the Android Settings screen. To open the Android Settings screen, do either of the following: – From the main Home screen, touch the Android Settings icon on Lenovo Launch Zone. The Android Settings screen is displayed. – Touch the applicat...
Page 27 - Activating/Deactivating the Display; Related service information; Security
Related service information 23 This chapter presents the following information:• “Security” on page 23• “Power management” on page 23 Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (3G version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL STORAGE. Note: Power management modes are...
Page 28 - Feature; Specifications
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 24 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 37• ...
Page 29 - Screw notices; Plastic to plastic; Never use a screw; FRU replacement notices
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 25 This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that hav...
Page 30 - Removing and replacing an FRU
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 26 This section presents exploded figures with the instructions to indicate how to remove and replace the FRU. Make sure to observe the following general rules:1. Do not attempt to service any computer unless you have been trained and certified. An un...
Page 31 - 010 SD card and SIM card cover; Step
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 27 1010 SD card and SIM card cover Figure 1. Removal steps of SD card and SIM card cover Open the SD card cover, remove screw . Open the SIM card cover, remove screw . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 3.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black a b a b a
Page 35 - a b
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 31 1040 Micro SD card For access, remove this FRU in order:• “1010 SD card and SIM card cover” on page 27 Figure 4. Removal steps of Micro SD card Remove the Micro SD card from the card slot in the direction shown by arrows . a b a b
Page 36 - Important notices for handling the system board:
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 32 1050 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 SD card and SIM card cover” on page 27• “1020 Back cover” on page 28• “1030 Battery pack” on page 29 Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, b...
Page 41 - Front, top and bottom view; Locations
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 37 Front, top and bottom view Front camera Speaker Power button Microphone Locations abcd 1 2 3 4 2
Page 42 - Right-side and top view
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 38 Right-side and top view Volume button Earphone jack Micro USB abc a b c
Page 43 - Parts list
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 39 Parts list Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
Page 44 - Notices
Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 Hardware Maintenance Manual 40 Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo ...
Page 45 - Trademarks
Notices 41 Any performance data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will...