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Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1: Lenovo Ideapad A10

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 First Edition (August 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Checking operational charging ....21 Checking the battery pack ......22 Related service information .......23 Power management .......... 23 Shutting down the computer..... 23 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 ........24 Specifications ............. 24 Status indicators ..........25 Hotkeys ............... 27 FRU replacement notices........28 Screw notices..........

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    This manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to read all the information under “Safety information” on page 1 and “Important service information”...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...

  • Page 6: General Safety

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety

    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 customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
  • Page 8 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: Handling Devices That Are Sensitive To Electrostatic Discharge

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.

  • Page 11: Safety Notices: Multilingual Translations

    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 parts are in place and are not left loose inside the computer.
  • Page 12 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Laser Compliance Statement

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo 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.
  • Page 19 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 instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.

  • Page 20: Important Service Information

    To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download.

  • Page 21: Strategy For Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    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. •...

  • Page 22: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.

  • Page 23: General Checkout

    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: •...

  • Page 24: What To Do First

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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 servicer 2.

  • Page 25: Power System Checkout

    4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to “Lenovo IdeaPad A10” on page 24. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...

  • Page 26: Checking The Battery Pack

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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.

  • Page 27: Related Service Information

    Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Power management” on page 23 Power management Shutting down the computer To shut down the computer, do one of the following: • In the status drop-down list, select Shut Down → OK. •...

  • Page 28: Lenovo Ideapad A10

    • “FRU replacement notices” on page 28 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 29 • “Locations” on page 46 • “Parts list” on page 49 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad A10: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor Rockchip RK3188 Cotex-A9 Quad Core 1.6GHz...

  • Page 29: Status Indicators

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status:...
  • Page 30 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Indicator status Charge status Meaning The battery’s charge is less Charging than 10%. On (orange) The battery needs to be Low battery charged. The battery’s charge is more On (blue)

  • Page 31: Hotkeys

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hotkeys The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the keyboard.By pressing the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of each hotkey. Table 3. Hotkeys Hotkeys Description Goes back to the previous screen.

  • Page 32: 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 computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...

  • Page 33: Removing And Replacing An Fru

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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 been trained and certified.

  • Page 34: 1010 Battery Pack

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 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. The rubber foot pads near the battery must not be removed, otherwise the computer could ignite.
  • Page 35 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Unplug the battery connector in the direction shown by arrow , remove five screws and screw Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (6) Black 1.35±0.15kgfcm...

  • Page 36: 1020 System Board

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 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.
  • Page 37 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Figure 2. Removal steps of system board Detach the power board connector in the direction shown by arrows keyboard connector in the direction shown by arrows , touch pad connector in the direction shown by arrows , unplug audio board...
  • Page 38 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 2. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust the placement of the USB, Micro USB , Micro HDMI as shown in , and make sure that they are attached to the holes on the base cover as shown.

  • Page 39: 1030 Lcd Unit

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 1030 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 30 • “1020 System board” on page 32 Figure 4. Removal steps of LCD unit Remove four screws Step Screw (quantity)
  • Page 40 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Detatch the LCD unit from the upper case.

  • Page 41: 1040 Base Cover, Audio Board, Speakers And Power Board

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 1040 Base cover, audio board, speakers and power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 30 • “1020 System board” on page 32 • “1030 LCD unit” on page 35 Figure 5.
  • Page 42 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of base cover, audio board, speakers and power board (continued) Remove the speakers in the direction shown by arrows Remove the microphone in the direction shown by...
  • Page 43 The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover. Indonesia label Lenovo A10 rating label WW Lenovo A10 rating label CN For some models, you also need to apply one or two FCC labels. Check the old base cover;...

  • Page 44: 1050 Lcd Front Bezel

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 30 • “1020 System board” on page 32 • “1030 LCD unit” on page 35 • “1040 Base cover, audio board, speakers and power board” on page 37 Figure 5.
  • Page 45 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Figure 5. Removal steps of LCD front bezel (continued) Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by arrow...

  • Page 46: 1060 Lcd Panel, Lcd Cable And Hinges

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 30 • “1020 System board” on page 32 • “1030 LCD unit” on page 35 •...
  • Page 47 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Figure 6. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges Remove eight screws and the hinges in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylokcoated (8) Black 1.35±0.15kgfcm...

  • Page 48: 1070 Integrated Camera

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 30 • “1020 System board” on page 32 • “1030 LCD unit” on page 35 • “1040 Base cover, audio board, speakers and power board” on page 37 •...

  • Page 49: 1080 Antenna Assembly And Lcd Cover

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 1080 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 30 • “1020 System board” on page 32 • “1030 LCD unit” on page 35 • “1040 Base cover, audio board, speakers and power board” on page 37 •...

  • Page 50: Locations

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view Integrated camera (on select models) Wireless LAN antennas Multi-touch screen Caps lock indicator Touch pad...

  • Page 51: Right-Side View

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Right-side view USB port Memory card slot Micro USB port System status indicators Micro HDMI port Built-in microphones...

  • Page 52: Bottom And Left-Side View

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Bottom and Left-side view Combo audio jack USB port Power button Speaker Reset hole SIM card slot (on select models)

  • Page 53: Parts List

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 50 • “LCD FRUs” on page 55 • “Keyboard” on page 57 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 59 • “AC adapters” on page 60 •...

  • Page 54: Overall

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Overall...
  • Page 55 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Table 4. Parts list—Overall FRU no. LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 55.) Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 57.) A10 Upper Case BK NOHDMI W/KB-US 90204512 A10 Upper Case BK NOHDMI W/KB-UK 90204513 A10 Upper Case BK NOHDMI W/KB-Italian...
  • Page 56 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) FRU no. A10 Upper Case Black W/KB- UK 90204317 A10 Upper Case Black W/KB- Italian 90204318 A10 Upper Case SV NOHDMI W/KB-Greman 90204554 A10 Upper Case SV NOHDMI W/KB-Arabic...
  • Page 57 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) FRU no. A10 Upper Case Sliver W/KB- UK 90204346 A10 Upper Case Sliver W/KB- Italian 90204347 A10 Upper Case Sliver W/KB- Spanish 90204348 A10 Upper Case Sliver W/KB- Turkish 90204349 A10 Upper Case Sliver W/KB- Thailand...
  • Page 58 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) FRU no. A10 Lower Case Brown WO/HDMI 90204571 Battery Flex10 SP/A L13M2P21 3.65V22.6Wh2cellbty 121500207 ** Battery Flex10 LG L13L2P21 3.7V22.6Wh 2cellbty 121500208 * A10 USB to Micro USB cable...

  • Page 59: Lcd Frus

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 LCD FRUs In Lenovo IdeaPad A10, there are following types of LCDs. • “10.1 -in. HD TFT”...
  • Page 60 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual 10.1-in. HD TFT Table 5. Parts list—10.1-in. HD TFT FRU no. A10 LCD Module WO/3G Black 90400230 A10 LCD Module WO/3G Brown 90400231 Panel IVO M101NWN8 R0 HD AG F LED1 NB LCD 18201245 Panel AUO B101XTN01.1 1A HD AG F LED1 NB LCD...

  • Page 61: Keyboard

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Keyboard Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard Language Indian 25214009 Bulgarian 25214008 Czechoslovakian 25214007 International English 25214006 Swiss 25214005 Slovenian 25214004 Icelandic 25214003 Belgian 25214002 Four Nordic countries 25214001 Hungarian 25214000 Hebrew 25213999 Greek 25213998 Dutch 25213997 Brazilian 25213995...
  • Page 62 Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 6. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language French 25214022 Russian 25214021 Traditional Chinese 25214020 Korean 25214019 Canadian English&French 25214018 Latin 25214017 Sunrex (white) Portuguese 25214016 (continued) Thai 25214015 Turkish 25214014 Spanish 25214013 Italian 25214012 U.K. English...

  • Page 63: Miscellaneous Parts

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Miscellaneous parts Table 7. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts System miscellaneous parts: • 90204380 (a) A10 TV-Smart Foil Cable miscellaneous parts: • 90204376 (b) A10 Touch PAD Cable • 90204377 (c) A10 USB Board Cable Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the...

  • Page 64: Ac Adapters

    Lenovo IdeaPad A10 Hardware Maintenance Manual AC adapters Table 8. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters PI AD897D23 5.2V2A 10W adapter 36200538 PI AD897923 5.2V2A 10W adapter 36200539 PI AD897F23 5.2V2A 10W adapter 36200540 PI AD897223 5.2V2A 10W adapter 36200541 PI AD897723 5.2V2A 10W adapter 36200542 PI AD897123 5.2V2A 10W adapter...

  • Page 65: Notices

    The result obtained in other operating environments may vary. Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.

  • Page 66: Trademarks

    Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both. Lenovo IdeaPad...

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