Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down ..............25 Putting your computer to sleep ......25 Shutting down the computer ......26 Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR...... 28 Specifi cations ..........28 Status indicators ........... 30 Fn key combinations........31 FRU replacement notices ......32 Screw notices ..........32...
• The product-specifi c section includes service, reference, and product-specifi c parts information. Important: 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 Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo Ideapad 300S-11IBR computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 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.
About this manual 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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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist fl oors, 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 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.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 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.
About this manual 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 300S-11IBR 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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About this manual Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fi re 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 300S-11IBR 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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About this manual Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fl uid 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 fl uid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affi...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 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. Afi n 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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About this manual 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 300S-11IBR 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 certifi...
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About this manual 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 fi xes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://support.lenovo.com. 2. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download.
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 fi rst” 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: •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do fi rst 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.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to “Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR” on page 28. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon is not lit, 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 fi...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as three passwords may be needed for any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password. 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 an APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has two power management modes: screen blank and sleep (standby). Screen blank state If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Shutting down the computer If you are not going to use your computer for a long time, shut it down. To shut down your computer, do one of the following: • Open the charms bar and then select Settings →...
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Related service information • Right-click the Start button in the lower-left corner and select Shut down or sign out → Shut down. • On the Start screen, click and select Shut down. Note: This operation depends on your BIOS settings. Please refer to the actual product.
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 32 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 33 • “Locations” on page 58 • “Parts list” on page 60 Specifi cations The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR: Table 1. Specifi cations Feature Description...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Indicator status Meaning On (solid white) The battery has more than 20% charge. The battery has between 5% and 20% Solid amber charge.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Fn key combinations The following table describes the functions of Fn key combinations. Table 3. Function key combinations 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 computer, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded fi gures 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 certifi...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Base cover Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover Remove the screws . Then remove the base cover Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6.5 mm, fl at-head, nylok-coated Silver 1.8 kgf*cm...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 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 labels: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old base cover and put on the new base cover.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 DANGER Only use the battery specifi ed in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 1030 Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 Attention: • Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to it. The hard disk drive is sensitive to physical shock.
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Remove the frame fi xing screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, fl at-head, nylok-coated (3) Black 1.8 kgf*cm HDD to Upper...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Figure 3. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Remove four screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3.0 × 3.0 mm, fl at-head, nylokcoated Black 3.0~3.5 kgfcm (4) HDD to HDD BRKT When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector is attached fi...
• “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 Important: • The preinstalled WLAN module may only be replaced with a Lenovo approved module in order to comply with FCC and IC regulations. Refer to “Overall” on page 61 for Lenovo part numbers for the approved modules.
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Figure 4. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) In step , unp=ug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159), or pick up the connectors with your fi ngers and gently unplug them in the direction shown by the arrows.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 Figure 5. Removal steps of LCD unit Remove the screws...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Figure 5. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Open the hinges, detach LCD cable connector in the direction shown by arrow , then remove the upper case from the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 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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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Figure 6. Removal steps of system board Remove screws . Unplug speakers connector and DC-IN connector in the direction shown by arrow . Detach touch pad connector, keyboard and IO board connectors in the directions shown by arrows When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached fi...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 1070 Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Power assembly, Touchpad module and IO board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Attach the aluminum foil (Part No. 1110-00407, one piece) on A area. Take care that the far left diameter of the aluminum foil should be aligned with the keyboard diameter as shown below. Apply the conductive foams and conductive clothes (Part No. 1110-00425, 5 pieces) on B areas, take care that the conductive foams should be affi...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Attach the conductive clothes (Part No. 1110-00354, 5 pieces, four onto the C cover holes, one onto the touch pad and touch pad bracket ) on D areas as shown. Take care that one end of the conductive cloth without round hole should be aligned with the C cover aluminum surface with holes, the other end should be affixed onto the keyboard bracket.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 1090 Heat sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 1110 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of LCD panel (continued) Turn over the LCD module in the direction as shown by arrow . Disconnect the connector by arrow to remove the LCD panel. When installing: Make sure that the LCD panel connector is attached fi rmly.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR 1120 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 • “1040 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 40 •...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 Antenna, LCD cable, and integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 34 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 36 • “1030 Hard disk drive” on page 37 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Figure 13. Removal steps of Antenna, LCD cable, and integrated camera (continued) Release two antenna cables and one LCD cable from the cable guide. Detach the adhesive of the antenna to remove them in the direction by...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view and right-side view Integrated camera (on select models) Built-in microphones Multi-touch screen Touch pad Wireless LAN antennas Battery status indicator Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 30.
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Bottom and Left-side view Speakers Kensington slot AC power adapter jack USB port Memory card slot Combo audio jack Rotation lock button Volume down button Volume up button...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 61 • “LCD FRUs” on page 67 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 69 • “Screw” on page 69 • “AC adapters” on page 70 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. a-b See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 69 LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 67.) Upper Case B 300S-11IBR AR 5CB0K13676 Upper Case B 300S-11IBR AR-E...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. Battery, Mini SY L14S2P21 7.4V30Wh2cell GB, 5B10K10179 2Cell 30Wh Battery, Mini SP/A L14M2P22 7.4V30Wh2cell 5B10K10168 GB, 2Cell 30Wh Battery, Mini SP/C L14M2P22 7.4V30Wh2cell 5B10K10228 GB, 2Cell 30Wh Battery, Mini SY L14S2P21 7.4V30Wh2cell GB,...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. MB B 300S-11IBR N3050 UMA 2G 64G EMMC 5B20K13741 MB B 300S-11IBR N3050 UMA 2G NO EMMC 5B20K13683 MB B 300S-11IBR N3050 UMA 2G NO EMMC...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. MB B 300S-11IBR N3150 UMA 4G NO EMMC 5B20K13691 MB B 300S-11IBR N3150 UMA 4G NO EMMC 5B20K13659 MB B 300S-11IBR N3150 UMA 8G 32G EMMC...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. MB B 300S-11IBR N3700 UMA 8G NO EMMC 5B20K13679 Thermal Module B 80LY W/F 5H40K62066 I/O Board B 300S-11IBR W/SD 5C50K13737 DC-IN Cable B Flex3-1120...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR LCD FRUs In Lenovo Ideapad 300S-11IBR, the type of LCD is 11.6-inch high definition (HD).
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 5. Parts list—11.6-inch LCD FRUs No. FRU FRU no. CRU ID. LCD Bezel B 300S-11IBR 5CB0K13689 Hinge L+R B 300S-11IBR W/HINCRCAP 5H50K13756 Panel, BOE NT116WHM-N11 HD AG F NB 11.6 5D10G85770 HD Flat with Edp TN...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Miscellaneous parts Table 6. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts CRU ID. System miscellaneous parts: • (a) HDD Bracket B 80LY 5B40K62069 Cable miscellaneous parts: • (b) HDD Cable B 80LY 5C10K62067 Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the exploded view in “Overall”...
Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specifi c country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region CRU ID. 145000600 • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m Argentina 145000599 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 300S-11IBR Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region CRU ID. Israel 145000563 • Longwell LP-41+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m 145000562 • Longwell LP-30B+SPT-2 18AWG+LS-18 1m 145000561 • Longwell LP-61L+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m Indian 145000560 • Longwell LP-67+BIS+LS-18 1m Italy 145000559 •...
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