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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general informa tion under “Notices” on page 48. First Editi on (Augu st 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and serv ices have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental[...]
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iii About this manual .............................. .......... iv Safety informat ion................ ................. ........ 1 General safety ........................ ....................... ....... 2 Electrical safety ...................... ....................... ....... 3 Safety inspection guide ........ ....................... ....... 5 Ha[...]
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iv This manual co ntains service an d re ference informatio n for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo IdeaTab A1 000L Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divi ded into the followin g sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for servicing computers. • The produc[...]
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Safety information 1 This chapter presents the following safety in formatio n that you need to ge t familiar with befo re you service a Lenovo computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electri cal safety” on page 3 • “Safety i[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 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 maintena nce. • When lifting any heav y objec[...]
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Safety information 3 Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipments. • Find the room emergency pow er ‐ off (EPO ) switch, disconnec ting the switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can th[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your wo rk area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nong rounded power extension cables, pow er surges, and missing safety groun ds. ?[...]
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Safety information 5 The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential unsafe conditio ns. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 6 Any computer part containing tran sistors or integrated circuit s (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in ch[...]
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Safety information 7 The safety notices in this section are provided in English, French, German, Hebrew , Italian, Japane se, and Spanish. Safety notices: multilingual translations Safety not ice 1 Before the computer is powered on after FRU replacement,[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 8 Safety n otice 2 DANGER Some standby batt eries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium . Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it in to fire or water, or short ‐ circu[...]
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Safety information 9 Safety n otice 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 ba ttery pack as required by local ordinan[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 10 Safety n otice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polariz ed connector, disass emble it, heat it above 100°C (212[...]
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Safety information 11 Safety n otice 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 ca r[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 12 Safety n otice 6 DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter ca rd. Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas [...]
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Safety information 13 Safety n otice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the comput er, unplug all pow er cords from electrical outlets, rem ove the battery pack, an d then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Avant de retirer une ?[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 14 Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an opti cal storage device such as a CD ‐ ROM drive or a DVD ‐ ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately[...]
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Safety information 15 A CD ‐ ROM drive, a DVD ‐ ROM drive, or an y 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[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 16 This chapter presents the following impo rtant service info rmation: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Impor tant notice fo r replacing a system board” o n page 17 • “Important info rmation ab out repla cing ?[...]
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Important service information 17 Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicin g FRUs: • If you are instructed to repla ce an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 18 RoHS, The Restrictio n of Hazardous Substa nces in Electrical and Electronic Equi pment Directi ve (2002/ 95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affect ing the global elec tronics industry. RoHS require ments must be implemente d on Lenovo products pl aced on the market after June 2006. Pro[...]
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General checkout 19 This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 20 • “P ower system ch eckout” on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: General ch[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 20 When you do return an FRU, yo u must i nclude the follo wing informa tion in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it: 1. Name and phone number of serv[...]
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General checkout 21 To verify a symptom, fol low the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect th e AC adapter. 4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 22 1. Open the Android Settings screen. To open the Android Settings screen, do either of the following: –F r o m the main Home screen, touch the Android Settings icon on Lenovo Lau nch Zon [...]
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Related servic e information 23 This chapter presents the following information: • “Security” on page 23 • “P ower management” on page 23 Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (3G version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATIO[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 24 This chapter presents the following product ‐ specific service references and product ‐ specific parts information: • “Specificat ions” on page 24 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 25 • “Removing and [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 25 This secti on 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, thi[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 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 follow ing general rules: 1. Do not attempt to serv[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 27 1010 SD card cover Figure 1. Re moval steps of SD card cover Insert a finger to open the SD card cover as shown in the picture. Pull out the SD card cover from it s cavity.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 28 1020 Micro SD card Figure 2. Re moval steps of Micro SD card Insert a finger to open the SD card cover as shown in the picture. Press the SD card to make it pop up.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 29 Figure 2. Re moval steps of Micro SD card (continue d) Pull out the SD card from its slot.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 30 1030 Back cover Figure 3. Re moval steps of back co ver Insert a finger to open the SD card cover as shown in the picture. Remove the screw . Step Screw (quantit y) Color Torque M1.4 × 3.5 mm [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 31 Figure 3. Re moval steps of back co ver (continued) Insert the guitar pick and slide alo ng to release the back cover. Remove the back cover.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 32 1040 Volume Key For access, remove this FRU in order: • “1030 Back cover ” on page 30 Figure 4. Re moval steps of volu me key Lift up the volume key as shown in the picture.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 33 1050 Base cover For access, remove this FRU in order: • “1030 Back cover ” on page 30 Figure 5. Re moval steps of base cover Remove the seven screws and th e screw . Remove the base cover. Step Scr[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 34 1060 Battery pack For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Back cover ” on page 30 • “1050 Base cov er ” on page 33 Figure 6. Re moval steps of batte ry pack Insert the guitar pick t[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 35 Figure 6. Re moval steps of batte ry pack (continued) Remove the battery pack from its socket.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 36 1070 Power Key For access, remove this FRU in order: • “1030 Back cover ” on page 30 • “1050 Base cov er ” on page 33 Figure 7. Re moval steps of pow er key Lift up the volume key as ?[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 37 1080 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1030 Back cover ” on page 30 • “1040 Vo l u m e Key” on page 32 • “1050 Base cov er ” on page 33 • “1060 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1070 Pow er[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 38 Figure 8. Re moval steps of syste m board (conti nued) Detach th e FPC of the volum e key assembly and release it from its cavity. Insert the plastic tweezers to detach the motor assemb[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 39 Figure 8. Re moval steps of syste m board (conti nued) Insert the guitar pick to unsnap the connector. Release the FPC from the connector with plastic tweezers. Peel off the mylar with plastic tweez ers.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 40 Figure 8. Re moval steps of syste m board (conti nued) Insert the guitar pick to unsnap the connector. Insert the guitar pick to detach the FPC. Release the FPC from the connector with [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 41 Figure 8. Re moval steps of syste m board (conti nued) Insert the plastic tweezers to release the audio assembly from its cavity. Detach th e PFC assembly of the power key from its cavity as sho wn in [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 42 Figure 8. Re moval steps of syste m board (conti nued) Release the cable of the microphone from its cavity . Remove the two screws . Step Screw (quantit y) Color Torque M1.4 × 3.5 mm (2) Silv er 1 1 1 1[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 43 Figure 8. Re moval steps of syste m board (conti nued) Lift up the system board and remove it as shown in the picture.[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 44 Front, top and bottom view Front camera Speaker Power button Microphone Locations 1 2 c d 1 2 3 4[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 45 Right-side and top view Volume button Earphone jack Micro USB 1 2 c 1 2 3[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 46 This section presents the f ollowin g service parts: • “Overall” on page 47 • “Screws” on page 47 Parts list Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific type s or [...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L 47 Overall Table 1. Parts list—Overall Screws Table 2. Parts list—Screw No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID 1 A3100A_MB_V2_PCBA HQ31202322000 N 2 ZA3100AA 601AA Bas e Cover Black HQ31300005000 N 3 ZA3100AA601AA_B ack Cover Black HQ20740624000 N 4 ZA3100AA60 1AA_Power Key Black HQ21000[...]
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Lenovo IdeaTab A1000L Hardware Maintenance Manual 48 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 produc ts and services [...]
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Notices 49 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 ?[...]
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