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iii Contents About this manual ....................................... iv Safety information ........................................ 1 General safety ................................................ 2 Electrical safety .............................................. 3 Safety inspection guide ..........
Page 4 - iv; About this manual
iv About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems.The manual is divided into the following sections: The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safet...
Page 5 - Safety information
1 Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an IdeaPad U260 computer:• “General safety ” on page 2 • “Electrical safety ” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 • “Handling devices that ...
Page 6 - IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual; General safety
2 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety 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....
Page 7 - Electrical safety
3 Safety information Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents.Many custo...
Page 9 - Safety inspection guide
5 Safety information Safety inspection guide 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 th...
Page 10 - Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
6 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 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 b...
Page 11 - Safety notices: multilingual translations; Safety notice 1
7 Safety information Safety notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. 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
8 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 or regul...
Page 13 - Safety notice 3
9 Safety information 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
10 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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. Dispose of th...
Page 15 - Safety notice 5
11 Safety information 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; Safety notice 7
12 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 d’alime...
Page 17 - Safety notice 8
13 Safety information 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, d...
Page 18 - Laser compliance statement; CAUTION; Do not open
14 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo IdeaPad 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,...
Page 19 - DANGER
15 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: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instr...
Page 20 - Important service information; Strategy for replacing FRUs; Before replacing parts:
16 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 17 – “Important notice for replacing a system board ” on page 1...
Page 21 - Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive; Important notice for replacing a system board
17 Important service information 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 processor ...
Page 22 - Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs; RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and
18 IdeaPad U260 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 a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requ...
Page 23 - General checkout; • Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model.; • Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU.
19 General checkout General checkout 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: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can service th...
Page 24 - What to do first; The following are not covered under warranty:
20 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first 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...
Page 25 - Power system checkout; Checking the AC adapter; Checking operational charging
21 General checkout Power system checkout 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 ...
Page 26 - Checking the battery pack
22 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack. If t...
Page 27 - Related service information; Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery; Restore of factory default; Restore to factory default; Using recovery discs; Create recovery discs
23 Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information:• “Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery” on page 23 • “Passwords” on page 24 • “Power management” on page 25 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery Restore o...
Page 28 - Passwords; Exception; Supervisor password
24 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual When you use the recovery discs to boot your computer, the system will enter the user interface for system recovery automatically. Please follow the prompt to insert the backup disc s to complete the whole recovery process. Note: The recovery process might...
Page 29 - Power management; Screen blank mode; Hibernate when battery becomes low
25 Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off moni...
Page 30 - Hibernation mode
26 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. • To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below: If you are using t...
Page 31 - Specifications
27 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information:• “Specifications” on page 27 • “Status indicators” on page 29 • “Fn key combinations” on page 31 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removi...
Page 33 - Status indicators
29 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: 5 6 2 3 1 4 7 Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Meaning 1 Power on White: System is enabled. Blinking white: System is in sleep mode. Off: System is in hibernate mode or shut down. 2 Drive in use...
Page 35 - Fn key combinations
31 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 4. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode. Fn + F2: Turn on/off the backlight of the ...
Page 36 - FRU replacement notices; Screw notices; Plastic to plastic
32 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices 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 IdeaPad computer, this problem is...
Page 37 - Removing and replacing an FRU
33 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Removing and replacing an FRU 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 u...
Page 44 - 040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
40 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1030 Battery pack” on page 39 Figure 4. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN 1 2 Discon...
Page 48 - • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it.
44 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1030 Battery pack” on page 39 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive...
Page 50 - 080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly
46 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1030 Battery pack” on page 39 Figure 8. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly Detach the fan ...
Page 53 - Important notices for handling the system board:
49 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 1100 System board Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind.• Be careful not to drop the system board on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite. • Avoid rough handling of any kind...
Page 56 - Note: Applying labels to the base cover
52 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following label: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base co...
Page 58 - 130 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges
54 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1030 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 • “1050 LCD unit” on pa...
Page 61 - 150 Antenna assembly and LCD cover
57 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 1150 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Keyboard” on page 34 • “1020 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1030 Battery pack” on page 39 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 • “1050 LCD unit” on page 42 • “1120 LCD fron...
Page 62 - Locations; Front view
58 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view 1 Integrated camera (Select models only) 2 Built-in microphone 3 Wireless module antennas (Select models only) 4 Power button 5 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 29. 6...
Page 63 - Bottom and Left-side view
59 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Right-side view 1 USB port 2 HDMI port (Select models only) 3 RJ-45 port 4 VGA port 5 AC power adapter jack 3 2 1 5 4 Bottom and Left-side view 1 Integrated wireless device switch (Select models only) 2 Headphone mic combo jack 3 USB port 4 Kensington slot 5 Fan louvers 4 5 3 ...
Page 64 - Parts list
60 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts:• “Overall” on page 61 • “LCD FRUs” on page 64 • “Keyboard” on page 66 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 67 • “AC adapters” on page 68 • “Power cords” on page 69 Notes: • Each FRU is available for ...
Page 65 - Overall
61 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Overall 1 2 13 14 9 8 g 10 12 15 11 3 6 e 4 c a b f 5 d 7 h
Page 68 - LCD FRUs
64 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD FRUs In Lenovo IdeaPad U260, there are following types of LCDs. “12.5-in. • HD TFT” 7 8 6 4 5
Page 70 - Keyboard
66 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard P/N Chicony English 25011347 U.K. English 25011455 Italian 25011454 Spanish 25011452 Turkish 25011451 Thai 25011453 Portuguese 25011450 Latin 25011449 Canadian Bilingual (En+Fr) 25011448 Korean 25011447 Traditional Chi...
Page 71 - Miscellaneous parts
67 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Miscellaneous parts Table 8. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts FRU P/N System miscellaneous parts: • ( a ) NIUM1 TP BRACKET EC0DZ000300 • ( b ) NIUM1 TP BUTTON PK37B009G00 3104705631047058 Cable miscellaneous parts: • ( c ) NIUM1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE DC020012V00 • ( d ) NIUM1 BT CAB...
Page 72 - AC adapters
68 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual AC adapters Table 9. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N 40W, Brazil PA-1400-12LB adapter 36001715 40W, Delta ADP-40NH B adapter 36001648 40W, Liteon PA-1400-12LC adapter 36001653 40W, HIPRO LN-A0403A3C adapter 36001672
Page 73 - Power cords
69 Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Power cords A Lenovo IdeaPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 10. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region P/N CCC • SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1 1m 145000602 CCC • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m 145000600 ...
Page 76 - Notices
72 IdeaPad U260 Hardware Maintenance Manual Notices 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 77 - Trademarks
73 Notices 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...