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 •...
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 2 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 3 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
Page 8
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 4 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 6 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 7 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
Page 12
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 8 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
Page 13
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 9 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
Page 14
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 10 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
Page 15
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 11 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
Page 16
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 12 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
Page 17
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 13 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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...
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
Page 19
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 15 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 17 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 19 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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: •...
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 20 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 21 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM 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.
Page 26
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. – Touch the application icon from the action bar and then touch Settings.
If your IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 is powered on and you do not use it temporarily, you can tap the “Power” button on its upper right to turn off the screen backlight.
• “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 27 • “Locations” on page 36 • “Parts list” on page 38 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Form Factor Size •...
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: •...
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 27 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 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.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 28 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Page 33
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 29 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Remove the base cover in the direction shown by the arrow Disconnect the battery connector , remove the battery.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 30 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Micro SD card Figure 2. Removal steps of Micro SD cards Open the card slot cover in the direction shown by arrow...
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 31 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 1030 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.
Page 36
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 32 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 3. Removal steps of system board Remove three screws Unplug the Speaker connector , detach LCD connector , Touch connector , Front Camera...
Page 37
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 33 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Figure 3. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board in the direction shown by arrow , first to the right then upward.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 35 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 1050 Back camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Battery pack” on page 28 • “1020 Micro SD card” on page 30 Figure 5. Removal steps of back camera The back camera is stuck to the system board.
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 38 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 39 • “AC adapters” on page 41 • “USB Cable” on page 41 •...
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 41 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 AC adapters Table 2. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters CRU ID Adapter CN 36002163 Adapter US 36002164 Adapter UK 36002165 Adapter EU 36002166 USB Cable Table 3. Parts list—USB Cable...
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 42 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power cords A Lenovo power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 11. Parts list—3-pin power cords...
Page 47
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 43 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Table 11. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region CRU ID Brazil 145000564 • Longwell LP-46+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m Israel 145000563 • Longwell LP-41+H03VV-F+LS-18 1m 145000562 • Longwell LP-30B+SPT-2 18AWG+LS-18 1m 145000561 •...
Page 48
A1-07 HMM_EN.book Page 44 Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:18 PM Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet A1-07 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 11. Parts list—3-pin power cords (continued) Region CRU ID Korea 145000533 • Volex LP-486+KTLH03VV-F+LS-5 1m Australia 145000532 • Volex LP-23A+LFC-3R+LS-18 1m Taiwan 145000531 •...
Page 49
The result obtained in other operating environments may vary. Lenovo may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
Page 50
Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Trademarks The following terms are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lenovo in the United States and/or other countries: ® Lenovo ®...