• 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 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 MIIX 300-10IBY computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
MIIX 300-10IBY 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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MIIX 300-10IBY 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 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.
MIIX 300-10IBY 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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MIIX 300-10IBY 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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MIIX 300-10IBY 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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MIIX 300-10IBY 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.
MIIX 300-10IBY 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.
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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://support.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.
MIIX 300-10IBY 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.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem continues, go to “Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY” on page Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
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MIIX 300-10IBY 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 the Recovery System (Push-button reset).
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as two passwords may be needed for any Lenovo 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 two power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby). Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 29 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 30 • “Locations” on page 46 • “Parts list” on page 49 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor •...
Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Tablet Left-side view Keyboard dock top view Table 2. Status indicators Symbol Indicator Indicator status Meaning The tablet is charging. On (solid red) The tablet is connected to the AC...
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Function key combinations (located on the keyboard dock) The following table shows the function of each combination of function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations (located on the keyboard dock) Fn + Esc : Mutes/unmutes the sound.
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: •...
MIIX 300-10IBY 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 MIIX 300-10IBY 1010 LCD cover Figure 1. Removal step of LCD cover Insert a prying tool between the base cover and the panel module and slide it around the tablet in the direction shown by figures 1, 2 and 3 to separate the base cover from the rest of the tablet.
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MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the LCD cover The new LCD cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the LCD cover, you need to apply the following labels: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old LCD cover, and put on the new LCD cover.
Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY 1020 Heat sink For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 31 Figure 2. Removal steps of heat sink Peel off the tape that secures the speaker cable, LCD cable, heat sink, camera and antenna.
Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY 1040 Front camera and rear camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 31 • “1020 Heat sink” on page 33 • “1030 LCD cable” on page 34 Figure 4. Removal steps of front camera and rear camera...
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MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 4. Removal steps of front camera and rear camera (continued) Detach the rear camera connector in the directions shown by arrows Remove the rear camera in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure the connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY 1050 Pogo cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 31 • “1020 Heat sink” on page 33 • “1030 LCD cable” on page 34 • “1040 Front camera and rear camera” on page 35 Figure 5.
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 31 • “1020 Heat sink” on page 33 • “1030 LCD cable” on page 34 • “1040 Front camera and rear camera” on page 35 •...
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Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Figure 6. Removal steps of power board (continued) Note: The power board is stuck on the top of the LCD bezel. Remove the power board in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Stick the power board to the top of the LCD bezel and make...
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 31 • “1020 Heat sink” on page 33 • “1030 LCD cable” on page 34 • “1040 Front camera and rear camera” on page 35 •...
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Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Figure 7. Removal steps of speakers (continued) Remove the speakers When installing: Make sure the connectors are attached firmly.
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Battery and system board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 31 • “1020 Heat sink” on page 33 • “1030 LCD cable” on page 34 • “1040 Front camera and rear camera” on page 35 •...
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Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Figure 8. Removal steps of battery and system board (continued) Remove the screws Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 2.5, Phillips-head, nylok-coated, Black 1.6~2 kgf*cm battery and system board (16) Remove the system board and battery module in the direction shown by arrow...
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MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of battery and system board (continued) Peel off the copper foil on the back of the battery bracket and system board Remove the screws that secure the system board. Step...
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Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Figure 8. Removal steps of battery and system board (continued) Separate the system board from the battery bracket in the direction shown by arrow...
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Tablet front view Front camera Multi-touch screen Keyboard dock connector Tablet-keyboard dock latch...
Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Tablet rear view Rear camera Volume down button Volume up button Power button Micro SD card slot Power indicator Micro HDMI port Micro USB port AC power adapter jack Built-in microphone Combo audio jack Speakers...
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard dock Tablet-keyboard dock latch Keyboard dock connector Tablet release button System status indicators USB port Touchpad...
Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300-10IBY Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 50 • “Screws” on page 52 • “AC adapters” on page 52 • “Power cords” on page 52 Note: Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
MIIX 300-10IBY Hardware Maintenance Manual Screws Table 5. Parts list—Screws CRU ID. Screw Pack for MIIX300-10IBY 5S10J79871 AC adapters Table 6. Parts list—AC adapters CRU ID. PWR_SUPPLY 5V/2.4A China 5P50J47363 PWR_SUPPLY 5V/2.4A for US 5P50J66098 PWR_SUPPLY 5V/2.4A for UK 5P50J66101 PWR_SUPPLY 5V/2.4A for Europe...
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