The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo IdeaPad products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo IdeaPad product, make sure to read all the information under “Safety information”...
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an IdeaPad S205 computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
IdeaPad S205 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. 2.
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 customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
4. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Check for any obvious non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any non-Lenovo IdeaPad 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.
IdeaPad S205 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 between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
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 parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer.
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IdeaPad S205 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 regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing.
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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 when replacing the battery pack.
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IdeaPad S205 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 the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
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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’affichage à...
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IdeaPad S205 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’alimentation.
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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, débranchez tous les cordons d’alimentation des socles de prise de courant, retirez la batterie et déconnectez tous les cordons d’interface.
IdeaPad S205 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, it is certified in the U.S.
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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 instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download. 4. Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software.
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 board and a system board. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.
FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 and 2006 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
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 computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.
Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of an incorrect AC adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: • Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification.
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. “Lenovo IdeaPad S205” on page 27. General checkout “Checking...
IdeaPad S205 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.
In order to save application files and the initial backed up files of the system, the hard disk in a Lenovo computer includes a hidden partition when it is shipped. If you need to restore the system to the point of your first boot up, just enter Lenovo OneKey Rescue System and run Restore to factory default.
Note: Passwords As many as two passwords may be needed for any Lenovo IdeaPad computer: the power-on password (POP) and the supervisor password (SVP). If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on.
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 monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
IdeaPad S205 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: •...
• “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 33 • “Locations” on page 60 • “Parts list” on page 62 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad S205 : Table 1. Specifications Feature Processor Core Chipset...
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O port MODEM slot Audio Video Ethernet (on the system board) PCI Express Mini Card slot Bluetooth wireless Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description •...
The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Power on Meaning White: System is enabled. Blinking white: System is in sleep mode. Off: System is in hibernate mode or shut down. Lenovo IdeaPad S205...
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Battery status Wireless status Drive in use Touchpad Meaning Blinking amber: (500ms off/1s on) The remaining power of the battery is less than 5% of its capacity. Blinking amber: (100ms off/3.2s on) The battery is being charged with the remaining power between 5% and 20% of its capacity.
Skip to the next track. Activate the F12 function. * You can press Fn+F11 during computer startup to open the boot selection menu. Activate the system request. Activate the break function. Enable/Disable the Scroll Lock. Increase/Decrease display brightness. Increase/Decrease volume level. Lenovo IdeaPad S205...
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 special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...
Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it, establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959) to remove potential shock reasons. Lenovo IdeaPad S205...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever unlocked position When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot.
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1020 Dummy card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 SIM card For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 3. Removal steps of SIM card Push the SIM card in until you hear a click, and then pull the SIM card out in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1040 Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 4. Removal steps of keyboard Remove three screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (3) Black 1.6 kgfcm...
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little, detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows , and then remove the keyboard When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1050 Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 Figure 5. Removal steps of base cover Remove four screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 5. Removal steps of base cover (continued) Remove eight screws shown by arrow Step on the bottom. Remove the base cover in the direction Screw (quantity) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (8) Color Torque Black 1.6 kgfcm...
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FCC labels, find duplicates of them in the label kit and apply them to the new base cover. For the location of each label, refer to the following figure: Lenovo IdeaPad S205...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 •...
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In models with a wireless LAN card that has three antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, the grey cable (3rd) into jack labeled 3, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card. Lenovo IdeaPad S205...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Figure 7. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Swing the LCD hinges in the direction shown by arrows Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrow...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Hard disk drive (HDD) For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1090 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 Figure 9. Removal steps of DIMM...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 Fan assembly and heat sink assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Figure 10. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by arrow Be careful not to damage the connector. When installing: Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, to the...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Figure 11. Removal steps of system board Detach two connectors in the direction shown by arrows Remove three screws , detach the speakers connector in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1120 Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 42 •...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 Bluetooth card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1140 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1150 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S205 Figure 15. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Remove four screws and then detach the hinges in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) White 1.6 kgfcm...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1160 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S205 1170 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy card” on page 35 • “1040 Keyboard” on page 37 • “1050 Base cover” on page 39 •...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view Integrated camera Built-in microphone Wireless module antennas (Select models only) Power button OneKey Rescue System button System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 29. Touchpad...
RJ-45 port Bottom and Left-side view Memory card slot Fan louvers USB port VGA port AC power adapter jack Battery latch - manual Battery pack SIM card slot (selected models only) Battery latch - spring loaded Speakers Lenovo IdeaPad S205...
IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 63 • “LCD FRUs” on page 67 • “Keyboard” on page 69 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 71 • “AC adapters” on page 72 •...
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall No. FRU LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 67.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 69.) LS205 TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD W/CABLE LS205 UPPER CASE W/SPEAKER&TOUCHPAD BT2.1&BT3.0, Fcn BCM92070 BT2.1 EDR Flash U NB Bluetooth card BT2.1&BT3.0, USI BCM92070 BT2.1 EDR Flash U NB Bluetooth card...
Japanese Brazilian Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean French&English Latin Portuguese Thai Turkish Spanish Italian U.K. English English Czech-Slovakia Lenovo IdeaPad S205 25010563 25010564 25010565 25010566 25010567 25010568 25010569 25010570 25010571 25010572 25010573 25010574 25010575 25010576 25010577 25010578 25010579...
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language ALPS Portuguese Bulgarian International English Swiss Slovenian Slovak Icelandic Belgian Four Nordic countries Hungarian Hebrew Greek Dutch Czech Japanese Brazilian Arabic German French Russian Traditional Chinese Korean French&English Latin Thai Turkish Spanish...
• ( b ) LS205 LCD SCREW RUBBER Cable miscellaneous parts: • ( c ) LU16 BLUETOOTH CABLE Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in “Overall” on page 63 and “LCD FRUs” on page Lenovo IdeaPad S205 31044111 31049241 31044106...
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 • SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1 1m • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m Argentina • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP39 1m Danmark •...
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IdeaPad S205 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Switzerland • VOLEX MP232+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Italy • VOLEX IT10S3+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1m Denmark • VOLEX MP233D+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Korea • VOLEX M2511+KETI IEC+VAC5S 1m Australia • VOLEX AU10S3+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Taiwan •...
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Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Australia • Longwell LP-23A+LFC-3R+LS-18 1m Taiwan • Longwell LP-71+VCTF+LS-33 1m Japan • Longwell LP-54+VCTF+LS-18 1m Africa • Longwell LP-39+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m • Longwell LP-34A+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m Lenovo IdeaPad S205 145000557 145000556 145000555 145000554 145000553...
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