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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 computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
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• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. • Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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– Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. –...
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The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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(sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
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• Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. • Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. •...
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
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Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. • Conecte todos los cables de alimentación a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas y conectadas a tierra. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. •...
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
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The start-up drive is not in the boot sequence in Check the configuration and ensure that the start-up drive configuration. is in the boot sequence. No operating system installed on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the boot drive. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted. Do the following: 1. Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating system programs, format the hard disk drive.
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Press F10 to exit. 1762 Storage device configuration change This error message is displayed has occurred when a hard disk drive change or an optical drive change has been made. Press F10 to exit. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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POST error message Description/Action Error code 8998 Not enough shadow RAM resources This error message is displayed for OPTION ROM, not all devices when the shadow RAM resources initialized. Suggest to remove some for option ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI If the legacy option ROM is mode in BIOS setup.
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First device - network b. Second device - hard disk 2. Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from server 1. Check the startup sequence. 2. Check the network adapter LED status. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. System Board Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3.
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4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 40. 6. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. UEFI diagnostic program (for Lenovo V100 only) A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.
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Note: The options on the main screen might vary, depending on the hardware configuration and the UEFI diagnostic program version preinstalled on the computer. Lenovo diagnostic tools (for Lenovo V100 only) For information about Lenovo diagnostic tools, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/lenovodiagnosticsolutions Self-help resources Use the following self-help resources to learn more about the computer and troubleshoot problems.
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• Setup Guide want. • This User Guide • Regulatory Notice Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty •...
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Common tool SSD/WWAN/IC Thermal pad Thermal pads are typically Consumable used under the SSD/WWAN/IC in different thicknesses, the most common being 0.5 mm. Silicone grease for CPU or heatsink Consumable repairing Polyamide tape Consumable Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Tool name Specification Product scope Tool type Mylar tape Consumable Eraser Consumable Electrical tape Consumable Double sided tape Consumable Conductive tape Consumable Cleaning pads/wipes Consumable Heat gun Special Tool (Depot only) Brown brush 25 mm to 35 mm wide Special tool Contact Cleaner Spray WD-40 Contact Cleaner for ThinkPad X1 Carbon...
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Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Computer cover Front decorative bezel Rear I/O bracket Rear I/O cover System fan System board shield Wi-Fi card Wi-Fi card cover M.2 solid-state drive Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Power button board Rear I/O gasket ac power adapter Power cord Keyboard Mouse Screws *For selected models For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
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You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When installing an external option, see Chapter 3 “Product overview” on page 29 to identify the required Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any required software or device drivers. Computer stand and hinge cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.
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4. Remove the computer stand and hinge cover. See “Computer stand and hinge cover” on page 49. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal step Rear I/O cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3.
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6. Remove the rear I/O cover. See “Rear I/O cover” on page 51. Removal steps CAUTION: Do not lift the bottom of the LCD panel so that the integrated camera and microphone module will not be broken. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Camera module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3.
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5. Remove the front decorative cover. See “Front decorative cover” on page 50. 6. Remove the Rear I/O cover. See “Rear I/O cover” on page 51. 7. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 52. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Do not attempt to replace the Intel Optane memory in the M.2 solid-state drive slot. Replacement of the Intel Optane memory must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. • The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
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4. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 52. 5. Remove the system board shield. See “System board shield” on page 54. Removal steps Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 4 mm Nickel coated(1) Silver 1.7±0.4 lb/in Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Wi-Fi card and Wi-Fi card cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 3.
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4. Remove the computer stand and hinge cover. See “Computer stand and hinge cover” on page 49. 5. Remove the front decorative cover. See “Front decorative cover” on page 50. 6. Remove the Rear I/O cover. See “Rear I/O cover” on page 51. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 52. 8. Remove the system board shield. See “System board shield” on page 54. Removal steps System fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink might be very hot.
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6. Remove the Rear I/O cover. See “Rear I/O cover” on page 51. 7. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 52. 8. Remove the system board shield. See “System board shield” on page 54. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 4 mm Nickel coated(2) Silver 2.6±0.4 lb/in Rear I/O bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2.
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8. Remove the system board shield. See “System board shield” on page 54. 9. Remove the power button board. See “Power button board and cable” on page 60. Removal steps Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 3.6 mm Nickel coated(4) Silver 2.6±0.4 lb/in Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 4.5mm Nickel coated(2) Silver 2.6±0.4 lb/in M3 x 4 mm Nickel coated(2) Silver 2.6±0.4 lb/in System board Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin.
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11. Remove the memory module. See “Memory module” on page 58. 12. Remove the system fan. See “System fan” on page 59. 13. Remove the power button board. See “Power button board and cable” on page 60. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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14. Remove the Rear I/O bracket. See “Rear I/O bracket” on page 61. 15. Remove the system board. See “System board” on page 63. Removal steps Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 4 mm Nickel coated(4) Silver 2.6±0.4 lb/in Speakers Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
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13. Remove the power button board. See “Power button board and cable” on page 60. 14. Remove the Rear I/O bracket. See “Rear I/O bracket” on page 61. 15. Remove the system board. See “System board” on page 63. Lenovo A100, Lenovo V100Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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16. Remove the system board bracket. See “System board bracket” on page 64. Removal steps Backlight cable Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2.
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