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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This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen 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 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen 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.
The Chromebook system cannot be finalized until the write-protect function is malfunction turned on. 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 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen 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 .
Major FRUs and CRUs Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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 Keyboard assembly System board Left USB bracket Speaker assembly Thermal pad Wireless LAN card Straight USB board cable USB board...
• Screw M2 x L2.5, black (2) • Screw M2.5 x L6, 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 .
1010 Base cover assembly Removal steps of the base cover assembly Loosen 9 screws that secure the base cover assembly. Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (9) Black Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Pry up latches and remove the base cover assembly. Applying labels to the base cover assembly Note: Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration. The new base cover assembly FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. Apply those labels when you replace the base cover assembly.
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 this FRU: •...
Screw (quantity) Color Black M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) When installing: • Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. • Ensure that the base cover assembly is attached firmly; otherwise, battery connection might fail. 1030 Wireless LAN card For access, remove this FRU: •...
When installing: Plug the black cable into the main connector, and the white cable into the auxiliary connector on the card. 1040 Speaker assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps of the speaker assembly Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1050 USB board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 •...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1060 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover assembly” on page 34 • “1020 Built-in battery” on page 36 Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• “1030 Wireless LAN card” on page 37 • “1040 Speaker assembly” on page 38 • “1050 USB board with cable” on page 39 Removal steps of the system board Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (10) Black When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly.
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“1040 Speaker assembly” on page 38 “1050 USB board with cable” on page 39 “1060 System board” on page 40 Removal steps of the keyboard assembly Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Disassemble the LCD module The LCD module as a whole is not a FRU. Instead, it contains FRUs as its components. Before disassembling the LCD module, make sure it has been detached from the keyboard assembly. Refer to “1070 Keyboard assembly” on page 41 for instructions. 2010 LCD bezel Removal step of the LCD bezel When installing: Ensure that all the latches are attached firmly.
When installing: Ensure that the LCD connector is attached firmly. 2030 Camera board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 43 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 43 Removal steps of the camera board Lenovo 100e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 2040 LCD hinges and LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “2010 LCD bezel” on page 43 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 43 • “2030 Camera board” on page 44 Removal steps of the LCD hinges and LCD cable Screw (quantity) Color...
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Part Number: SP40W87577 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40W87577...