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 Lenovo IdeaPad U300e computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
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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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
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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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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
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 U300e” on page 27. General checkout “Checking...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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.
Rescue System.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.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 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: •...
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 31 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 32 • “Locations” on page 53 • “Parts list” on page 55 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad U300e: Table 1. Specifications Feature Processor Core Chipset...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature PCI Express Mini Card slot Bluetooth wireless Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description • 1 slot, support Intel 1030N card • Built-in antenna with wireless card module for all Models •...
20% and 80% of its capacity. White: Caps Lock mode is enabled. You can enter all alphabetic characters (A-Z) in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the CapsLk key. Lenovo IdeaPad U300e...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Function key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations Key combination Fn + Home: Fn + End: Fn + PgUp: Fn + PgDn: Table 4.
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: •...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1010 Base cover Note: Turn off the computer first. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the computer. Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover Open the rubbers and remove two screws , then remove the base cover in...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the base cover, you need to apply the following...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock. Improper handling can cause damages and permanent loss of data.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1040 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 Figure 4. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36 Figure 5.
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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 U300e...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36 •...
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Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, to the too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. Lenovo IdeaPad U300e part shown in the figure above. Either...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 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.
When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (6) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Color White White Torque 1.5 ± 0.2 kgfcm...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of system board (continued) Lift the system board in the direction shown by arrow . Detach the keyboard connector under system board in the direction shown by arrows .Then remove the system board.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1080 Speakers and microphone For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36 • “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 38 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of the speakers and microphone (continued) Remove the microphone in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that the microphone connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1090 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36 • “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 38 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Step When installing: • Route the antenna cables along the cable guides. As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken.
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 1100 Keyboard and keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 33 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 36 • “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 38 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Removal steps of keyboard and keyboard bezel (continued) Remove two screws , release the power button in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 1.5 ±...
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Step Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) M2 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (1) Lenovo IdeaPad U300e , then remove the USB board in the Color Torque Black 1.5 ± 0.2 kgfcm Black 1.5 ±...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Removal steps of keyboard and keyboard bezel (continued) Remove four screws , then remove two brackets in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 1.5 ±...
Locations Front view Integrated camera (Select models only) Wireless module antennas (Select models only) Power button System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 29. Touchpad Lenovo IdeaPad U300e...
Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view USB port HDMI port RJ-45 port Built-in microphone AC power adapter jack Bottom and Left-side view OneKey Rescue system button USB port Headphone mic combo jack Fan louvers Base cover...
• “Keyboard” on page 59 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 61 • “AC adapters” on page 62 • “Power cords” on page 63 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified. Lenovo IdeaPad U300e...
• ( g ) MICKEY USB Board Cable • ( h ) MICKEY HDD Board W/Cable-SATA Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in “Overall” on page 56 . Lenovo IdeaPad U300e 31052182 31052183 31052174 31052177...
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 CCC 3PIN • SSD YD-118-1+IEC53RVV+SSD-3-2B-1 1m CCC 3PIN • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m Argentina 3PIN •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Indian 3PIN • VOLEX IA6A3+IS694+VAC5S 1m Switzerland 3PIN • VOLEX MP232+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Italy 3PIN • VOLEX IT10S3+HO3VV-F+VAC5S 1m Denmark 3PIN • VOLEX MP233D+H03VV-F+VAC5S 1m Korea 3PIN •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 10. Parts list—2-pin power cords Region CCC 2PIN • 1m power cord Argentina 2PIN • 1m power cord Danmark 2PIN • 1m power cord Switzerland 2PIN • 1m power cord Brazil 2PIN • 1m power cord Israel 2PIN •...
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• 1m power cord Korea 2PIN • 1m power cord Australia 2PIN • 1m power cord Taiwan2PIN • 1m power cord Japan 2PIN • 1m power cord Africa 2PIN • 1m power cord CE 2PIN • 1m power cord Lenovo IdeaPad U300e...
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