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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 U300e Use this manual to troubleshoot problems.The manual is divided into the following sections: The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safe...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e computer:• “General safety” on page 2• “Electrical safety” on page 3• “Safety inspection guide” on page 5• “Handling devices th...
Page 6 - Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual; General safety
2 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 s...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 ...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 ...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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. Dispo...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 in...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 21 - Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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. R...
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 the...
Page 24 - What to do first; The following are not covered under warranty:
20 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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....
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 27 - Related service information; Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery; Restore of factory default; Restore to factory; 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 of ...
Page 28 - Passwords; Exception; Supervisor password
24 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 discs to complete the whole recovery process. Note: The recovery proces...
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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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...
Page 31 - Specifications
27 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Lenovo IdeaPad U300e This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information:• “Specifications” on page 27• “Status indicators” on page 29• “Function key combinations” on page 30• “FRU replacement notices” on page 31• “Re...
Page 33 - Status indicators
29 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: U300e 3 2 1 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 Battery statu...
Page 34 - Function key combinations
30 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Function key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Home: Activate the pause function. Fn + End: Activate the break function. Fn + PgUp:...
Page 35 - FRU replacement notices; Screw notices; Plastic to plastic
31 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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 addressed with spec...
Page 36 - Removing and replacing an FRU
32 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 bee...
Page 38 - Note: Applying labels to the base cover
34 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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...
Page 40 - • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it.
36 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Base cover” on page 33• “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical ...
Page 42 - 050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
38 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Base cover” on page 33• “1020 Battery pack” on page 35• “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36 Figure 5. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN 2...
Page 44 - 060 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly
40 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33• “1020 Battery pack” on page 35• “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36• “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 38 Figure 6. R...
Page 46 - Important notices for handling the system board:
42 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 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. • Avo...
Page 49 - 080 Speakers and microphone
45 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1080 Speakers and microphone For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Base cover” on page 33• “1020 Battery pack” on page 35• “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36• “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 38• “1060 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on page ...
Page 53 - 100 Keyboard and keyboard bezel
49 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1100 Keyboard and keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33• “1020 Battery pack” on page 35• “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36• “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 38• “1060 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly” on ...
Page 57 - Locations; Front view
53 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Locations Front view 1 Integrated camera (Select models only) 2 Wireless module antennas (Select models only) 3 Power button 4 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 29. 5 Touchpad U300e 1 2 4 3 4 5
Page 58 - Bottom and Left-side view
54 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view 1 USB port 2 HDMI port 3 RJ-45 port 4 Built-in microphone 5 AC power adapter jack 2 1 1 4 5 3 Bottom and Left-side view 1 OneKey Rescue system button 2 USB port 3 Headphone mic combo jack 4 Fan louvers 5 Base cover 1 5 4 2 3
Page 59 - Parts list
55 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Parts list This section presents the following service parts:• “Overall” on page 56• “Keyboard” on page 59• “Miscellaneous parts” on page 61• “AC adapters” on page 62• “Power cords” on page 63 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or mo...
Page 60 - Overall
56 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Overall U300 e 2 b 3 d 6 5 f 8 11 13 15 16 14 12 9 10 h 7 g e 4 a c 1
Page 63 - Keyboard
59 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Keyboard Table 6 . Parts list—Keyboard P/N Sunrex JMET3SCZSK85keyBLKKeyKBD 25200278 JMET3SBulgarian85keyBLKKeyKBD 25200277 JMET3SUI84keyBLKKeyKBD 25200276 JMET3SSwiss85keyBLKKeyKBD 25200275 JMET3SSLN85keyBLKKeyKBD 25200274 JMET3SIceland85keyBLKKeyKBD 25200273 JMET3SBelgian85k...
Page 65 - Miscellaneous parts
61 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Miscellaneous parts Table 7. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts FRU P/N System miscellaneous parts: • ( a ) MICKEY Frame left • ( b ) MICKEY Frame Right 3105218231052183 Cable miscellaneous parts: • ( c ) MICKEY TouchPad Cable • ( d ) MICKEY Minphone Board Cable • ( e ) MICKEY Po...
Page 66 - AC adapters
62 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual AC adapters Table 8. Parts list—AC adapters FRU P/N 65W, Delta ADP-65KH BD 20V/3.25A Adapter 36001929 65W, Liteon PA-1650-56LC20V3.25A Adapter 36001651 65W, Brazil PA-1650-52LB Adapter 36001714 65W, Chicony CPA-A065 20V3.25A Adapter(330PF) 36001943...
Page 67 - Power cords
63 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Power cords A Lenovo IdeaPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region P/N CCC 3PIN• SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1 1m 145000602 CCC 3PIN• LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m 14...
Page 72 - Notices
68 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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...
Page 73 - Trademarks
69 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...
