Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down..........25 Putting your computer into sleep state .....25 Shutting down your computer ......25 Lenovo IdeaPad S100c....... 26 Specifi cations ..........26 Status indicators ........... 28 Fn key combinations........30 FRU replacement notices ......31 Screw notices ..........31...
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 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 IdeaPad S100c computer: • “General safety” on page 2. • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
IdeaPad S100c 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.
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 S100c 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 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 S100c 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 S100c 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 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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IdeaPad S100c 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 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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IdeaPad S100c 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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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 S100c 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 certifi...
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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 fi xes, 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 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: •...
IdeaPad S100c 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.
Replace the system board. • If the problem continues, go to “Lenovo IdeaPad S100c” on page 27 . 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.
IdeaPad S100c 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.
System.In order to save application fi les and the initial backed up fi les 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 rst boot up, just enter Lenovo OneKey Rescue System and run Restore to factory default.
For details about how to set the password, see the Help to the right of the screen in BIOS setup utility. Note: To enter BIOS setup utility, press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on the screen while the computer is starting up.
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. Putting your computer into sleep state or shutting it down When you fi...
• “Locations” on page 65 • “Parts list” on page 67 Specifi cations The following table lists the specifi cations of the Lenovo IdeaPad S100c : Table 1. Specifi cations Feature Description Processor • Intel Atom N 455 (1.66G Hz) Core Chipset •...
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/DNXA-125, Bitland/ RTL8188CEVL WWAN card • TD-SCDMA Bluetooth • /DHXA-225, Castlenet/RTL8188CEVL wireless Keyboard • 6 row Lenovo Keyboard Touch pad • Yes (no TrackPoint) Speaker • 1.5W Built-in Stereo Speakers with chamber Internal • Single analog, not array microphone Microphone Integrated •...
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Meaning Hard disk White: Data is being read from or written to the hard disk drive. When this indicator is on, do not put...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Power status White: System is enabled. Blinking white: System is in sleep mode. Off: System is in hibernate mode or shut down. Battery status Blinking amber: (500ms off/1s on) The remaining power of the battery is less than 5% of its capacity.
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 4. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Esc: Turn on/off the integrated camera. Fn + F1: Enter sleep mode.
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: •...
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 S100c 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specifi ed in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 1. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever a . Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position b , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of the slot.
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Dummy cards For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 2. Removal steps of dummy cards Remove the dummy card in the direction shown by arrow a .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 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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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of HDD slot cover and HDD (continued) Remove the screw c , pull the tab up in the direction shown by arrows d e to remove the hard disk drive from the slot.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1040 DIMM cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 4. Removal steps of thermal slot cover Note: Loosen the screws a , but do not remove them. Remove the thermal slot cover in the direction shown by arrow b .
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1040 DIMM cover” on page 38 Figure 5. Removal steps of DIMM Release the two latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the direction shown by arrows a , and then unplug the DIMM in the direction shown by arrow b .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) a , and then remove the screw b .
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN (continued) Remove screw c . Remove the card with bracket in the direction shown by arrow d . Remove two screws e , and then remove the card from the bracket.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 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 white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card.
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 Keyboard cover, keyboard and LED board For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 Figure 7. Removal steps of keyboard cover, keyboard and LED board Open the LCD at an angle about 120°.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Figure 7. Removal steps of keyboard cover, keyboard and LED board Lift the keyboard a little b , and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrows c d . When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached fi rmly.
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of keyboard cover, keyboard and LED board (continued) Remove one screw e , detach the LED connector in the direction shown by arrows f g , and then remove the LED board.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1080 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 40 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 8. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Detach the LCD connectors in the direction shown by arrows c . Remove two screws d Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.5 × 6.5 mm, fl at-head, nylok-coated (2) Black or 2.85 kgfcm...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Figure 8. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Remove the LCD unit in the direction shown by arrows e .
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Keyboard bezel, speakers and Bluetooth card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Figure 9. Removal steps of Keyboard bezel, speakers and Bluetooth card (continued) Remove two screws c . Detach the speakers connector, the Bluetooth card connector and the touchpad connector in the direction shown by arrows d .
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9. Removal steps of Keyboard bezel, speakers and Bluetooth card (continued) Remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow e .
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Figure 9. Removal steps of Keyboard bezel, speakers and Bluetooth card (continued) Remove four screws f , release the speaker cables from the cable guides, and then remove the speakers g . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 ×...
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 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 S100c Figure 10. Removal steps of system board Remove one screw a . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 4 mm, fl at-head, nylok-coated (1) Black or 1.85 kgfcm Silver...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 10. Removal steps of system board (continued) Lift the system board in the direction shown by arrow b , unplug the power assembly connector c , and then Remove the system board. When installing: When attaching the system board to the base cover, adjust...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1110 Fan assembly and Heat Sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy cards” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of fan assembly and heat sink assembly (continued) Lift the fan assembly and heat sink assembly in the direction shown by arrow c . Be careful not to damage the connector.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1120 Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1020 Dummy cards” on page 35 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1130 LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 40 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the LCD front bezel in the direction shown by arrows c .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1140 LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 40 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 14. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Remove four screws d . Release the hinges in the direction shown by arrows Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, fl at-head, nylok-coated (4) Black or 1.85 kgfcm...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Figure 14. Removal steps of LCD panel, LCD cable and hinges (continued) Note: The LCD cables are attached to the LCD panel by a metal connector. Peel off the adhesive tape and detach the metal connector in the direction shown by arrow f .
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1150 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 40 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c 1160 Antenna assembly and LCD cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 34 • “1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) slot cover and HDD” on page 36 • “1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN” on page 40 •...
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Front view a Integrated camera b Wireless module antennas c Power button d OneKey Rescue system button e System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 29 .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Right-side view a Integrated wireless device switch (on select models) b USB port c Kensington slot d AC power adapter jack Bottom and Left-side view a Headphone jack b Microphone jack c USB port d VGA port...
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 68 • “LCD FRUs” on page 72 • “Keyboard” on page 74 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 78 • “AC adapters” on page 79 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 5. Parts list—Overall No. FRU FRU no. See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 78 . LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 72 .) S10-3C KEYBOARD Cover White 31046476 S10-2C KEYBOARD Cover Black 31046474 Keyboard (see “Keyboard” on page 74 .)
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard Language US International 25008466 Arabic English 25008464 T-Chinese 25008462 Russian 25008441 Thailand 25008444 United Kingdom 25008461 German 25008459 Canadian/French 25008457 French 25008454 La-Spanish 25008452 Turkish 25008450 Brazilian 25008448 Swedish 25008846...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Turkish 25008942 Brazilian 25008946 Swedish 25008945 Netherlands 25008943 Greek 25008936 Korean 25008912 Hebrew 25008928 Denmark 25008926 Italian 25008923 Hungary 25008920 Norwegian 25008971 Keyboard Czech 25008911 Sunrex (black) (continued) Japan 25008901 (continued)
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Japan 25008897 Belgium 25008996 Spanish 25008991 Switzerland 25008986 Slovak 25009114 Portuguese 25009109 Chicony US International 25009105 (continued) Icelandic 25009101 Slovenian 25009097 Canadian Bilingual (En+Fr) 25009234 Nordic 25009505 Bulgarian 25009502...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Table 7. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language Slovenian 25009096 Canadian Bilingual (En+Fr) 25009232 Keyboard US Internationl (for 3D print KB) 25009227 Sunrex (white) (continued) Nordic 25009504 (continued) Bulgarian 25009501 Turkmenistan 25201325...
IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Miscellaneous parts Table 8. Parts list—Miscellaneous parts System miscellaneous parts: • ( a ) S10-2C HDD Bracket A10-05 R3683A10F0LFE 31046553 Cable miscellaneous parts: • ( b ) S10-2C Touch pad CABLE 31042155 Note: Italicized letters in parentheses are references to the...
IdeaPad S100c 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—3-pin power cords Region 145000600 • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m Argentina 145000599 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100c Table 10. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Brazil 145000581 • LINETEK LS15 H03VV-F LP26A 1m white Israel 145000580 • LINETEK LS15+H03VV-F+LP-41 1m white 145000579 • LINETEK PC323+RVV300/300+LS15 1m white 145000578 • LINETEK LS15+SPT-2+LP-30B 1m white 145000577 •...
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IdeaPad S100c Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 10. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region Korea 145000558 • Longwell LP-486+KTLH03VV-F+LS-5 1m Australia 145000557 • Longwell LP-23A+LFC-3R+LS-18 1m Taiwan 145000556 • Longwell LP-71+VCTF+LS-33 1m Japan 145000555 • Longwell LP-54+VCTF+LS-18 1m Africa 145000554 • Longwell LP-39+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m 145000553 •...
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