Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: • This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
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• If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
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4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Chapter 2 General checkout...
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Step 2. Download the image file of the repair shim from . A Lenovo service https://support.lenovo.com credential is required to download the image file. Note: Make sure to download the latest version of the image file. A shim created with an earlier version of the image file might cause the repair process to fail.
Note: You can terminate the GRT when the tests have to be bypassed because they cannot be performed. To end the process, press f. Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
Note: Depending on the Chromebook model, your Chromebook might look different from the illustration above. Table 2. Major FRUs and CRUs FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU LCD unit C cover with keyboard assembly Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 2. Major FRUs and CRUs (continued) I/O board cable 22 pin FFC I/O board cable 30 pin FFC I/O board Right I/O board bracket Wireless LAN card Speaker assembly Base cover assembly Built-in battery Wireless LAN antenna kits System board Heatsink Left USB board bracket Miscellaneous parts kits (...
Optional-service CRU LCD bezel LCD panel LCD and camera cable Elastic tapes Camera privacy shutter Microphone rubbers Camera board LCD rear cover assembly LCD Hinge LCD hinge caps Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Screw M2.5 x L6, black (1) • Screw M2.5 x L8, black (9) • Spec Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 4 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
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CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .
Note: Power supply from the built-in battery will resume after you reconnect the Chromebook to the ac power adapter. 1010 Base cover assembly Removal steps of the base cover assembly Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1020 Built-in battery Important notice for replacing a battery Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
• Ensure that the base cover assembly is attached firmly; otherwise, battery connection might fail. 1030 Wireless LAN card For access, remove this FRU in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Screw (quantity) Color Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) When installing: Plug the black cable into the main connector, and the gray cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. 1040 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...
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Removal steps of left I/O board, I/O bracket and I/O cables Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) Black Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1060 Right I/O bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Removal steps of right I/O bracket Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Black When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly.
For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 35 Removal steps of the wireless LAN antenna Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Wireless-LAN antenna location Wireless-LAN main antenna Wireless-LAN auxiliary antenna 1090 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Chapter 5 Removing or replacing a FRU...
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Removal steps of the LCD unit Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Silver Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1110 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 35 • “1030 Wireless LAN card” on page 36 • “1060 Right I/O bracket” on page 39 Removal steps of the system board Chapter 5 Removing or replacing a FRU...
For access, remove these FRUs in order: “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 “1020 Built-in battery” on page 35 “1030 Wireless LAN card” on page 36 Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
“1040 Speaker assembly” on page 37 “1050 Left I/O board, I/O bracket and I/O cables” on page 37 “1060 Right I/O bracket” on page 39 “1070 Clickpad and clickpad cable” on page 39 “1080 Wireless LAN antenna” on page 40 “1090 LCD unit”...
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Note: Do not pull the tapes too fast, otherwise, the tapes might snap. Turn over the LCD panel and detach the LCD cable from the LCD panel as shown. Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Installation procedures Peel off the release liners from one side of the new elastic adhesive tapes. Apply the tapes to the correct locations. Peel off the release liners from the other side of the tapes. Ensure that two tapes are applied correctly as shown.
Removal steps of the LCD hinges Screw (quantity) Color Black M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (8) 2060 LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs: • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 45 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 45 •...
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Base Speaker Power button Touchpad Left ® USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) power connector USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Audio connector microSD-card slot Lenovo 14e Chromebook Gen 2 and IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14APO6 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Right USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 HDMI™ connector Security-lock slot Appendix A. Controls, connectors, and indicators...
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Part Number: SP40K06268 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40K06268...
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