Checking the internal battery status..22 Related service information .......23 Security ............... 23 Power management .......... 23 Activating/Deactivating the Display ..23 Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10”......24 Specifications ............. 24 Components location ........26 Front view ............ 26 Rear view ............27 Parts list ..............
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” on page 1 and “Important service 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 •...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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.
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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.
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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://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 Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive. Improper handling can cause damage to those components, and may cause a system malfunction. Attention: When handling a system board: •...
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: •...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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.
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.
To open the Android Settings screen, do either of the following: – From the main Home screen, touch the Android Settings icon on Lenovo Launch Zone. The Android Settings screen is displayed. – Pull down the application icon from the action bar and then touch Settings.
Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Security” on page 23 • “Power management” on page 23 Security Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (LTE version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL STORAGE.
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 33 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 34 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10”tablet. Note: The listed technical data is applicable to all versions of the product, i.e. the WiFi version (Lenovo YT3-X50F), the LTE data version (Lenovo YT3-X50L) and the LTE voice version (Lenovo YT3-X50M), unless otherwise specified.
• “Screws list” on page 32 Note: The listed technical data is applicable to all versions of the product, i.e. the WiFi version (Lenovo YT3-X50F), the LTE data version (Lenovo YT3-X50L) and the LTE voice version (Lenovo YT3-X50M), unless otherwise specified. FRUs list...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Lenovo YT3-X50 metal piece for 5M88C03576 fastening the battery and camera Lenovo YT3-X50 hinge pivot 5SR8C03578 Lenovo YT3-X50 left speaker 5SB8C03564 5SB8C03894 Lenovo YT3-X50 power key 5B68C03573...
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 Lenovo computers, this problem is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following characteristics: •...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 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 YOGA Tab 3 10” 1010 Rear cover 1. Open the hinge frame. Figure 1-1. Opening the hinge frame 2. Remove the card slot cover. Figure 1-2. Removing the card slot cover...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 3. Remove screws on the rear cover as shown in the figure below. Figure 1-3. The screws on the rear cover Part No. Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 2.0 (3) Black 4.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 5. Slowly remove the rear cover. CAUTION: Handle with care! The rear cover or its locks can be damaged! Do not try to lift the rear cover off the tablet when it is tightly locked or conglutinated at some places.
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1120 Power button For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 1. Remove the power button from the rear cover. Figure 2-1. Removing the power button Figure 2-2. The removed power button...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 1030 Volume key For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 1. Detach the volume key at the positions shown in the figure below. Figure 3-1. Detaching the volume key 2.
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 1040 Hinge frame latch For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 1. Remove the conductive fabric on the hinge frame latch (if applicable). Figure 4-1. Removing the conductive fabric 2.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 3. Remove the hinge frame latch. Figure 4-3. Removing the hinge frame latch Figure 4-4. The removed hinge frame latch...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 1050 Left speaker For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 1. Remove screws on the metal piece for fixing the battery FPC as shown in the figure below. Figure 5-1. The screws on the metal piece for fixing the battery FPC Part No.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 2. Remove the metal piece using a pair of tweezers. Figure 5-2. Removing the metal piece 3. Disconnect the power supply to the tablet by detaching the battery FPC from its connector on the main board.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 4. Desolder the wires of the left speaker from the main board at the position shown in the figure below. Figure 5-4. Position for desoldering the wires of the left speaker 5. Remove screws on the left speaker as shown in the figure below.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Remove the mylar on the left speaker wires (if applicable). Figure 5-6. Removing the mylar on the left speaker wires 7. Remove the left speaker. Figure 5-7. Removing the left speaker...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Figure 5-8. The removed left speaker...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Right speaker For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPC from the main board: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 2. Pull out the audio jack FPC from its connector using a pair of tweezers. Figure 6-2. Pulling out the audio jack FPC 3. Desolder the wires of the right speaker from the main board at the position shown in the figure below.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove screws on the right speaker as shown in the figure below. Figure 6-4. The screws on the right speaker Part No. Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 1.8, wide head (1) Silver M1.4 ×...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Figure 6-6. The removed right speaker...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 Microphone For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPC from the main board: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 2. Remove the microphone. Figure 7-2. Removing the microphone Figure 7-3. The removed microphone...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Vibrator motor For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPC from the main board: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Power FPC For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPC from the main board: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 2. Pull out the power FPC from its connector using a pair of tweezers. Figure 9-2. Pulling out the power FPC 3. Detach the power key FPC from the side of the front housing as shown in the figure below.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove screws on the power FPC frame as shown in the figure below. Figure 9-4. The screws on the power FPC frame Part No. Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 2.5 (4) Silver 5.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Figure 9-6. The removed power FPC frame with power FPC attached...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 LCD FPC For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPC from the main board: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 2. Unlock the connector of the LCD FPC on the front housing using a triangle paddle. Figure 10-2. Unlocking the connector of the LCD FPC (front housing side) 3. Remove the LCD FPC from its connector on the front housing.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Unlock the connector of the LCD FPC on the main board using a triangle paddle. Figure 10-4. Unlocking the connector of the LCD FPC (main board side) 5. Pull out the LCD FPC from its connector on the main board using a pair of tweezers.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 6. Remove the LCD FPC. Figure 10-6. Removing the LCD FPC Figure 10-7. The removed LCD FPC...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 Audio jack FPC For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPC from the main board: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 2. Remove the audio jack frame. Figure 11-2. Removing the audio jack frame 3. Unlock the connector of the audio jack FPC on the main board using a triangle paddle. Figure 11-3. Unlocking the connector of the audio jack FPC...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Pull out the audio jack FPC from its connector using a pair of tweezers. Figure 11-4. Pulling out the audio jack FPC 5. Detach the audio jack FPC from the front housing.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 6. Detach the audio jack PCB from the front housing. Figure 11-6. Detaching the audio jack PCB 7. Detach the microphone and vibrator motor PCB from the front housing. Figure 11-7. Detaching the microphone and vibrator motor PCB...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11-8. The removed audio jack FPC...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 1120 Main antenna For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPCs, wire connections and FRUs: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 2. Disconnect the main antenna cable from its connector on the main board at the position shown in the figure below. Figure 12-2. Positions for disconnecting the antennas (LTE versions) Figure 12-3. Positions for disconnecting the antennas (WiFi version)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 3. Remove the mylar on the main antenna cable(s). Figure 12-4. Removing the mylar on the antenna cables (LTE versions) Figure 12-5. Removing the mylar on the antenna cable (WiFi version)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Detach the main antenna from the front housing. Figure 12-6. Detaching the antenna 5. Remove the main antenna. Figure 12-7. Removing the antenna...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Figure 12-8. Removing the antenna Figure 12-9. Removing the antenna cable(s)
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 1130 Diversity antenna (LTE versions only) For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Detach the following FPCs, wire connections and FRUs: • Battery FPC (see Step 1 on page 43 to Step 3 on page 44 in “1050 Left speaker”)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 3. Remove screws on the diversity antenna as shown in the figure below. Figure 13-3. The screw on the antenna Part No. Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 2.0 (2) Black 4. Remove the diversity antenna.
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1140 Main board Important notices for handling PCB: When handling PCB, bear the following in mind: • Be careful not to drop the PCB onto a bench top that has a hard surface, such as surface made of metal, wood, or composite materials.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 1. Unlock the connector of the TP FPC on the main board using a triangle paddle as shown in the figure below. Figure 14-1. Unlocking the connector of the TP FPC 2. Pull out the TP FPC from its unlocked connector using a pair of tweezers.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 3. Detach the connector of the USB and volume key FPC from the main board using a pair of tweezers. Figure 14-3. Detaching the connector of the USB and volume key FPC 4.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 5. Detach the connector of the rotated camera FPC from the main board using a pair of tweezers. Figure 14-5. Detaching the connector of the rotated camera FPC 6. Remove screws on the main board as shown in the figure below.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. Remove the main board. Figure 14-7. Removing the main board (step 1) Figure 14-8. Removing the main board (step 2)
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Figure 14-9. The removed main board...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1150 USB and Volume key FPC For access, remove the following FRU: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 • “1090 Power FPC” on page 56 • “1140 Main board” on page 78 1.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Figure 15-3. The removed USB and volume key FPC...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1160 Battery pack For access, remove the following FRUs in order: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 Rechargeable Battery Notice CAUTION: Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 2. Remove the metal piece using a pair of tweezers. Figure 16-2. Removing the metal piece 3. Disconnect the power supply to the tablet by detaching the battery FPC from its connector on the main board.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove screw on the metal piece for fastening the battery and camera FPC as shown in the figure below. Figure 16-4. The screws on the metal piece for fastening the battery and camera FPC Part No.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 6. Remove screws on the audio jack box as shown in the figure below. Figure 16-6. The screws on the audio jack box Part No. Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 2.5 (3) Silver 7. Remove the audio jack frame.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Detach the audio jack from its seat as shown in the figure below. Figure 16-8. Detaching the audio jack from its seat 9. Remove the hinge pivot lock slider as shown in the figure below.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” 10. Make sure the battery pack is at the closed position, and slowly pull out the hinge pivot using a pair of tweezers. Figure 16-10. Pulling out the hinge pivot 11. Detach the battery pack at the left end, turn the battery pack clockwise...
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” To further remove the battery cell, continue with the following steps: 12. Peel off the foil on the battery cover at the FPC end of the hinge frame. Figure 16-13. Peeling off the foil on the battery cover 13.
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Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 14. Remove the battery cover as shown in the figure below. Figure 16-15. Removing the battery cover 15. Remove the battery pack from the hinge frame. Figure 16-16. Removing the battery cell...
Lenovo YOGA Tab 3 10” Hardware Maintenance Manual 1170 Rotated camera For access, remove the following FRUs: • “1010 Rear cover” on page 35 • “1090 Power FPC” on page 56 • “1160 Battery pack” on page 86 (see Step 1 on page 86 to Step 11 on page 91) 1.
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