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• Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 79. • This manual applies to the following models: Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D.
• 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 330S-14IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D computer: •...
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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.
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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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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.
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 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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).
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 ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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.
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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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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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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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.
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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.
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 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 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.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to “Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D” on page 26.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
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.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 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 administrator 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 APM operating system. Putting the computer to sleep or shutting it down When you have finished working with your computer, you can put it to sleep or shut it down.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators AC power Indicator...
Enables/disables the the computer and an external microphone. device. Refreshes the desktop or the Decreases the display currently active window. brightness. Enables/disables the Increases the display touchpad. brightness. Notes: You can use the Lenovo Setting to enable/disable the hotkey function.
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: •...
• This manual applies to the following models: Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D. • The illustrations used in this manual are for Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB unless otherwise stated.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Base cover Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover Remove the screws 1 from the bottom. Step...
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Note: Applying labels to the base cover If you see the following labels on base cover, it needs to be peeled off from the old base cover, and put on the new base cover.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover” on page 32 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
FCC and IC regulations. Refer to “Table 5. Parts list—Overall” on page 63 for Lenovo part numbers for the approved modules. Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Disconnect the two wireless LAN cables (black, white) 1, and then remove the screw 2.
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow 3.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 Fan and heat sink assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 32 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Figure 7. Removal steps of fan and heat sink assembly (continued) Lift the fan and the heat sink in the direction shown by arrow 4 and 5.
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Figure 9. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Remove the screws 4, then take out the metal frame. Step Screw (quantity)
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Figure 10. Removal steps of upper case (continued) Rotate the upper case in the direction shown by arrow 3. Then remove the...
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 1120 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 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 12. Removal steps of system board (continued) Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB Detach the KB FPC connector and tuchpad cable connector in the directions shown by arrows 1 and 2.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D 1130 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 32 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 34 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 13. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Remove the screws 2. Remove the hinge cover in the direction shown by arrows 3.
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Figure 13. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) Gently pull out the two pieces of adhesive tape with tweezers in the direction shown by arrows 4.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual 1150 EDP cable and LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 32 •...
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Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Figure 15. Removal steps of LCD hinges (continued) Release the two hinges in the direction shown by arrows 2.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Bottom and left-side view 1 Louvers 2 Speakers 3 Power status indicator 4 Combo audio jack Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 28.
Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB/Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB U/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-14IKB D/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB/ Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB U/Lenovo ideapad 330S-15IKB D Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 61 • “LCD FRUs” on page 74 •...
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