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 Yoga 11 computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
IdeaPad Yoga 11 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.
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.
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 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 Yoga 11 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 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.
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 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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IdeaPad Yoga 11 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 Yoga 11 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 Yoga 11 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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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.
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.
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. •...
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 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.
IdeaPad Yoga 11 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.
Replace the system board. • If the problem continues, go to “Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11” on page 26. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging 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.
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 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.
Recovery 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 Recovery System and run System Recovery.
The recovery process might take up to 2 hours. 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.
Related service information 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.
• “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 31 • “Locations” on page 54 • “Parts list” on page 56 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 : Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature Description Touch pad • Multi-touch type Integrated • HD 1.0 Mega camera Battery • 4 cell, 42 Wh AC adapter • 20 V, 45 W Pre-installed operating • Win8 system...
IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Symbol Meaning status The computer is on and is connected to an electrical power source through the AC power adapter.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 Function key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of function key. Table 3. Function keys Mutes/unmutes the sound. Decreases the volume level. Increases the volume level. Closes the currently active window. Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window.
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 Yoga 11 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.
IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Dummy card Figure 1. Removal step of dummy card Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrows...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1020 Keyboard Figure 2. Removal steps of keyboard Remove the two rubber feet in the direction shown by arrows , and then remove the two screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 1.5-2.0 kg-cm...
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 2. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little and detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows , then remove the keyboard. When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1030 Keyboard bezel For access, remove this FRU: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 Figure 3. Removal steps of keyboard bezel Remove the four screws and the six screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 4.0 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 1.5-2.0 kg-cm...
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) Detach the FPCconnector in the direction shown by arrows . Remove the four screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (4) Black 1.5-2.0 kg-cm...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1040 Screen rotation lock button board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 • “1030 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 Figure 4. Removal steps of screen rotation lock button board...
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of screen rotation lock button board (continued) Remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1050 Battery pack For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 • “1030 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1040 Screen rotation lock button board” on page 37 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 5. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure the battery pack connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1060 Volume button board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 • “1030 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1040 Screen rotation lock button board” on page 37 • “1050 Battery pack” on page 39 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it.
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Remove the hard disk drive from the slot in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 • “1030 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1040 Screen rotation lock button board” on page 37 •...
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) Remove the two wireless LAN cables in the direction shown by arrows When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the grey cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card.
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1080 Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 • “1030 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1040 Screen rotation lock button board” on page 37 • “1050 Battery pack” on page 39 •...
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of DIMM (continued) Remove the speakers in the direction shown by arrows...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 1090 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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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the button cell connector in the direction shown by arrows Unplug the three connectors in the direction shown by arrows 3 4 5 When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 Figure 9. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the two screws When installing: Make sure that the power connector is attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 1.5-2.0 kg-cm...
IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Keyboard” on page 33 • “1030 Keyboard bezel” on page 35 • “1040 Screen rotation lock button board” on page 37 • “1050 Battery pack” on page 39 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 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 label: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover.
IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view and right-side view Integrated camera (select models only) Multi-touch screen Windows button Touchpad Wireless LAN antennas Screen rotation lock button Speaker USB port Memory card slot AC power adapter jack...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 Bottom and Left-side view Power button Battery status indicator Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 28. Volume button Speaker Built-in microphone HDMI port USB port Combo audio jack...
IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 57 • “Keyboard” on page 59 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 61 • “Power cords” on page 62 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 Keyboard Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard Language CRU ID. English 25204677 U.K. English 25204678 Italian 25204679 Spanish 25204680 Turkish 25204681 Thai 25204682 Portuguese 25204683 Latin 25204684 Canadian Bilingual (En+Fr) 25204685 Korean 25204686 Traditional Chinese 25204687 Russian 25204688...
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IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language CRU ID. Brazilian 25204722 Japanese 25204723 Dutch 25204724 Greek 25204725 Hebrew 25204726 Hungarian 25204727 Nordic 25204728 Sunrex Belgian 25204729 (continued) Icelandic 25204730 Slovenian 25204731 Swiss 25204732 US international 25204733 Czech&Slovak...
IdeaPad Yoga 11 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A Lenovo IdeaPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 10. Parts list—2-pin power cords Region CRU ID. 145500018 • LINETEK PC205+RVV 0.75/2C+COC03 1m...
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