• 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”...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an IdeaPad S100 computer: • “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 2 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance 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.
The power cord should be the type specified in the parts list. c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn. 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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. 8. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance 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 S100 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 shortcircuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 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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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 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.
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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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou desempenho de procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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..
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.
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.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Products marketed before June 2006 Products marketed after June 2006 Current or Replacement FRU Current or Replacement original part original part Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Must be RoHS Must be RoHS...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 17 • “Power system checkout” on page 18 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Notes: •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual The following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is...
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem continues, go to “Lenovo IdeaPad S100” on page 24. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able to be charged.
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 Rescue System and run Restore to factory default.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual • If a “suspend time” has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the dis- kette drive within that time.
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 29 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 30 • “Locations” on page 59 • “Parts list” on page 63 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad S100: Table 1.Specifications Feature Description Processor ®...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2.Status indicators Symbol Indicator Indicator Meaning status Power On (solid The computer is powered on. white) Blinking Blinking The computer is in sleep mode.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2.Status indicators (Continued) Symbol Indicator Indicator Meaning status Battery On (solid The battery has more than 20% charge. white) Solid The battery has between 5% amber and 20% charge. Fast The battery has less than 5% blinking charge.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 3.Fn key combinations 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: •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing an FRU This section presents exploded figures with instructions indicating how to remove and replace an 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 S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Battery pack Figure 1: Removal steps of Battery pack Unlock the battery release slider on the left as shown in . Hold the battery release slider on the right lever in the unlocked position .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Keyboard For access, remove this FRU: • “Battery pack” on page 31 Figure 2: Removal steps of keyboard Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 1.7 mm, flat-head, Black 1.0 kgfcm nylon-coated (3) Remove the three screws...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3: Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard . Unlock the PFC connector and then detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that the FPC connector is attached firmly and then...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Base cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 Figure 4: Removal steps of base cover Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 6.0 mm, flat round-head, Black 1.85 kgfcm...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 5: Removal steps of base cover (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2.0 × 6.0 mm, flat round-head, Black 1.85 kgfcm nylon-coated (6) Remove the six screws...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6: Removal steps of base cover (continued) Lift the base cover as shown by the arrow.
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover The new base cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing several kinds of labels. 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 S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 Figure 7: Procedure to remove the DIMM Release the latches on both edges of the socket at the same time in the...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” 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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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 9: Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3.0 × 3.0 mm, flat round-head, Black 2.85 kgfcm nylon-coated (2) Remove the two side screws and then detach the hard disk drive from its...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual USB board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 Figure 10: Removal steps of USB port Step...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 Figure 12: Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual RJ-45 connector For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 Figure 13: Removal steps of RJ-45 connector Detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power connector For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 Figure 14: Removal steps of power connector Detach the connector in the direction shown by arrow .
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 16: Removal steps of system board (continued) Detach the six connectors in the directions shown by arrows . Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow When installing: Make sure that all connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “Hard disk drive” on page 39 • “PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN” on page 43 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Touch pad bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “Hard disk drive” on page 39 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 19: Removal steps of Touch pad bracket (continued) Use a screwdriver to push and unlock the tabs . Remove the touch pad bracket in the direction shown by arrow...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 Figure 20: Procedure to remove the LCD unit...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 21: Procedure to remove the LCD unit (continued) Remove the six back screws . Detach the three connectors in the direction shown by arrow . Remove the LCD unit. When installing: Make sure that all connectors are attached firmly.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD front bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “LCD unit” on page 51 Figure 22: Removal steps of LCD front bezel...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “LCD unit” on page 51 • “LCD front bezel” on page 53...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “LCD unit” on page 51 • “LCD front bezel” on page 53 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “LCD unit” on page 51 • “LCD front bezel” on page 53 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power button board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “Battery pack” on page 31 • “Keyboard” on page 32 • “Base cover” on page 34 • “LCD unit” on page 51 • “LCD front bezel” on page 53 •...
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations Top view Attention: • Do NOT open the display panel beyond 130 degrees. When closing the display panel, be careful NOT to leave pens or any other objects in between the display panel and the keyboard. Otherwise, the display panel may be damaged.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Press this button to turn on the computer. button System status indicators Touchpad The touchpad functions as a conventional mouse. Wireless The built-in antennas ensure optimal reception of module wireless radio. antennas Left-side view AC power Connect the AC adapter here.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Right-side view USB port Connects to USB devices. RJ-45 port This port connects the computer to an Ethernet network. Lanyard Used for attaching a lanyard (not supplied). hole Front view Memory Insert memory cards (not supplied) here.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Bottom view Battery The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack latch - secured in place. manual Battery pack Battery The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack latch - secured in place.
Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 64 • “LCD FRUs” on page 68 • “Keyboard” on page 70 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 71 • “AC adapters” on page 72 •...
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4.Parts list—Overall FRU No. or Lenovo P/N See “Miscellaneous parts” on page 71 LCD unit (see “LCD FRUs” on page 68) Keyboard bezel assembly with touchpad (black) 31-050149 Keyboard bezel assembly with touchpad (blue)
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Lenovo IdeaPad S100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 4.Parts list—Overall (Continued) FRU No. or Lenovo P/N SATA Hard disk drive assembly, 250GB, 5,400rpm 16-004852 SATA Hard disk drive assembly, 250GB, 5,400rpm 16-004186 SATA Hard disk drive assembly, 250GB, 5,400rpm 16-005023 SATA Hard disk drive assembly, 250GB, 5,400rpm...
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