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”...
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service an IdeaPad Tablet K1 computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 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.
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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IdeaPad Tablet K1 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 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 Tablet K1 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 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 Tablet K1 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.
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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IdeaPad Tablet K1 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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IdeaPad Tablet K1 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.
IdeaPad Tablet K1 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 certified in the U.S.
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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.
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. • Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one.
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 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. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs.
IdeaPad Tablet K1 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 Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Voltage (V DC) “Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1” on page 27. General checkout...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that less than 95% of the total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from having a shortened life.
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 Lenovo OneKey Rescue System and run Restore to factory default.
Note: 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.
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. Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following occurs: • The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on the hard disk. • The system is powered off. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, follow the steps below: •...
• “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 30 • “Locations” on page 46 • “Parts list” on page 48 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1: Table 1. Specifications Feature Processor Core Chipset...
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 Tablet K1 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 Tablet K1 1010 Base cover Figure 1. Removal steps of base cover Remove the base cover in the direction shown by arrows Note: Turn off the tablet first. Otherwise, it may cause permanent damage to the tablet.
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IdeaPad Tablet K1 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...
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Base cover” on page 31 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack Remove four screws .
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Middle cover For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 31 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 33 Figure 3. Removal steps of middle cover Remove four screws...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 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 Tablet K1 Figure 5. Removal steps of system board (continued) When installing: Make sure that all the connectors are attached firmly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M4.5 x 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (5) Silver 1.5-2.0 kg/cm Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Switch board, SD board and HDMI board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 31 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Middle cover” on page 34 •...
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, then remove the SD board bracket in the direction shown by arrow Step Screw (quantity) M4.5 x 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) M4.5 x 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 Color Torque Silver 1.5-2.0 kg/cm Silver...
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IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 6. Removal steps of Switch board, SD board and HDMI board (continued) Remove two screws , then remove the docking board in the direction shown by arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M4.5 x 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 1.5-2.0 kg/cm...
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 1090 Panel support bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 31 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Middle cover” on page 34 • “1040 Docking bracket” on page 35 •...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Base cover” on page 31 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Middle cover” on page 34 • “1040 Docking bracket” on page 35 •...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 49 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 51 • “AC adapters” on page 52 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models...
IdeaPad Tablet K1 Hardware Maintenance Manual AC adapters Table 4. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters AC Adapter(30 pin 12V 18W), AC ADAP DELTA EAPD-18SB AA 12V1.5A CH (China) AC Adapter(30 pin 12V 18W), Delta EADP-18SB JA 12V1.5A (Argentina) AC Adapter(30 pin 12V 18W), AC ADAP DELTA EAPD-18SB BA 12V1.5A US (US/Canada/Japan/Taiwan)
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