IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Contents About this manual........................................iv Safety information.........................................1 General safety ...................................................... 2 Electrical safety .................................................... 3 Safety inspection guide ...................................... 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge......................................... 6 Grounding requirements ...................................
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into the following sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for servicing computers. • The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts 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 • “Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge” on page 6 • “Grounding requirements” on page 6 • “Safety notices: multilingual translations” on page 7 • “Laser compliance statement” on page 14 1
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. 3. Use a slow lifting force. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift it. 4.
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. Do not use such kind of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage.
Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards according to the attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. Notes: 1.
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. Verify this by shaking the computer and listening for rattling sounds. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause electrical shorts.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
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. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne l’exposez ni au feu ni à l’eau.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery.
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 cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. Aus Sicherheitsgründen die Kunststoffabdeckung, die den unteren Teil der Spannungswandlerplatine umgibt, nicht entfernen.
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 IdeaTab S2110A 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. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products.
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. Radiação por raio laser ao abrir. Não olhe fixo no feixe de luz, não olhe diretamente por meio de instrumentos óticos e evite exposição direta com o feixe de luz.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16 – “Important notice for replacing a system board” on page 17 • “Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 18 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/.
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. • 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.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and 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.
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. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. Date of service 3. Date on which the machine failed 4. Date of purchase 5. Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected 6. Failing FRU name and part number 7. Machine type, model number, and serial number 8.
General checkout Power system checkout To verify a symptom, follow the steps below: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the AC adapter. 4. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. If the charge indicator still does not light on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it is still not charged, go to the next section.
Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Passwords” on page 23 • “Power settings” on page 23 Passwords With this option, you can decide whether or not your chosen password will be visible as you input it. If the checkbox is checked, then the password will be visible. If it is unchecked, then your password will only be displayed as **** as you input it, thereby keeping your password more secure.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • “Specifications” on page 24 • “FRU replacement notices” on page 26 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 27 • “Locations” on page 35 • “Parts list” on page 38 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Form Factor Size • 259.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature Description MODEM slot • N/A Audio • HD Audio 5.1 channel supported via HDMI output WLAN • Tan 802.11 b/g/n & combo • Atheros b/g/n 3G • On select models Bluetooth • BT2.1 + EDR Camera • 1.3M HD (Front) + 5M (Back) Battery • 2-cell Li-polymer AC adapter • 5V, 10W/black Pre-installed operating system • Android * Subject to actual measurement.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual 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: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration. • They are harder to tighten.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 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. An untrained person runs the risk of damaging parts. 2. Before replacing any FRU, review “FRU replacement notices” on page 26. 3. Begin by removing any FRUs that have to be removed before the failing FRU.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your IdeaTab. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Pull out the SIM card slot cover with a fingertip in the direction shown by the arrow a . 1 Open the back cover along the device frame with a flat blade in the direction shown by arrows b . Lift the back cover in the direction shown by the arrow c.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 1020 SIM card/Micro SD card Figure 2. Removal steps of SIM card/Micro SD card Pull out the SIM card slot cover the card slot cover in the direction shown by arrow a . 1 Remove the SIM card or Micro card in the direction shown by arrows b c .
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Back camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 28 Figure 3. Removal steps of back camera Detach the back camera connector a and remove it.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A 1040 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. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • In the whole process, make sure not to drop or stack the system board. • If you put a system board down, make sure to put it only on a padded surface such as an ESD mat or conductive corrugated material.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of system board Detach Switch board FPC connector a. 1 1 Remove the three screws b. 2 2 2 Detach Volume FFC connector c , LVDS cable connector d , Touch FPC connector e , and Speaker connector f .
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Figure 4. Removal steps of system board Lift the system board in the direction shown by arrow g . Disconnect the Vibrator motor connector h . Then remove the system board. 7 8 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque a Black 1.0 ~ 1.5 kgfcm M2X2.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 LCD For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 28 • “1030 Back camera” on page 30 • “1040 System board” on page 31 Figure 5. Removal steps of all parts Remove the eleven screws a . 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Remove the left speaker module b and volume board g . Be sure to disconnect the connector at the back. Peel off the right speaker module c . Remove the Dock hooks d and f , then switch board e .
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Locations Front view a Front camera 1 35
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view a Speaker b Volume +/- 1 2 Top view a Power button 1 36
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Back view a Flash b Back camera 1 2 Left-side view a b c d Speaker Combo audio jack Micro HDMI port Micro SD card slot/SIM card slot (On select models) 1 2 3 4 37
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 39 • “AC adapters” on page 41 • “USB Cable” on page 41 • “SD Card” on page 41 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Overall 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 39
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Parts list—Overall 40 No. FRU FRU no.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2110A AC adapters Table 2. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N S2 18AW AA 12V1.5A Adapter 36200114 CRU ID N USB Cable Table 3. Parts list—USB Cable FRU P/N USB CABLE 90201534 CRU ID N SD Card SD/SIM Card Slot is available to support SD card.
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