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  • Page 1 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Appendix B “Notices” on page 51. First Edition (January 2020) © Copyright Lenovo 2020. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety inspection guide ... . . 3 Disabling the built-in battery ..1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge .
  • Page 4 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.
  • Page 6 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2020...
  • Page 8 This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian Portuguese • French • German • Hebrew • Japanese • Korean • Spanish • Traditional Chinese DANGER Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 12 DANGER Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 PERIGO PERIGO PERIGO DANGER DANGER Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 16 DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER DANGER Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 DANGER VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT VORSICHT Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 21 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Safety information...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. General Checkout

    The following are not covered under warranty: • LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped • Scratched (cosmetic) parts • Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts © Copyright Lenovo 2020...

  • Page 28: Power System Checkout

    This computer supports only batteries specially designed for this specific system and manufactured by Lenovo or an authorized builder. The system does not support unauthorized batteries or batteries designed for other systems. If an unauthorized battery or a battery designed for another systems is installed, the system will not charge.
  • Page 29 4. Check the battery status icon again. If the same error still exists, replace the system board. Chapter 2 General checkout...
  • Page 30 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Create And Use A Usb Repair Shim

    Step 2. Download the image file of the repair shim from . A Lenovo service https://support.lenovo.com credential is required to download the image file. Note: Make sure to download the latest version of the image file. A shim created with an earlier version of the image file might cause the repair process to fail.

  • Page 32: Use The Usb Repair Shim

    The Chromebook system cannot be finalized until the write-protect function is malfunction turned on. Note: You can terminate the GRT when the tests have to be bypassed because they cannot be performed. To end the process, press f. Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 4. Identifying Frus (Crus)

    Lenovo will ship the CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .

  • Page 34: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 Straight USB board cable USB board Right USB bracket Curved USB board cable Built-in battery Base cover assembly Electronic pen (For Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only) Miscellaneous parts kits ( “Miscellaneous parts” on page 31) ac power adapter Power cord...

  • Page 36: Lcd Frus

    LCD FRUs Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Miscellaneous Parts

    • Screw M2.5 x L5, black (6) • Screw M2.5 x L6, black (9) • Spec Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, including part numbers, descriptions, and substitution part numbers, go to: https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup Chapter 4 Identifying FRUs (CRUs)
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  • Page 39: Chapter 5. Removing Or Replacing A Fru

    CRU to you. CRU information and replacement instructions are shipped with your product and are available from Lenovo at any time upon request. You can find a list of CRUs for your product in this Hardware Maintenance Manual. An electronic version of this manual can be found at .

  • Page 40: Disabling The Built-In Battery

    Removal step of the electronic pen 1020 Base cover assembly For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page 34 Removal steps of the base cover assembly Loosen 9 screws that secure the base cover assembly.
  • Page 41 Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (9) Black Pry up latches and remove the base cover assembly. Applying labels to the base cover assembly Note: Depending on the country or region of delivery, the labels might be slightly different from the ones in the following illustration.

  • Page 42: 1030 Built-In Battery

    1030 Built-in battery Important notice for replacing a battery Attention: Lenovo has no responsibility for the performance or safety of unauthorized batteries, and provides no warranties for failures or damage arising out of their use. For access, remove these FRUs in order: •...

  • Page 43: 1040 Wireless Lan Card

    1040 Wireless LAN card For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page 34 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Removal steps of the wireless LAN card Unplug the connectors by using the antenna RF connector removal tool or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them as shown.

  • Page 44: 1050 Speaker Assembly

    1050 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page 34 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: 1060 Usb Board With Cable

    1060 USB board with cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page 34 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 34 • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 36...

  • Page 46: 1070 System Board

    1070 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page 34 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 34 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: 1080 World-Facing Camera (For Selected Models)

    • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 36 • “1040 Wireless LAN card” on page 37 • “1050 Speaker assembly” on page 38 • “1060 USB board with cable” on page 39 Removal steps of the system board Screw (quantity) Color Black M2 ×...

  • Page 48: 1090 Keyboard Assembly

    • “1010 Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only)” on page 34 • “1020 Base cover assembly” on page 34 • “1030 Built-in battery” on page 36 • “1040 Wireless LAN card” on page 37 • “1050 Speaker assembly” on page 38 •...
  • Page 49 Removal steps of the keyboard assembly Screw (quantity) Color M2.5 × 5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black Chapter 5 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 50: Disassemble The Lcd Module

    2010 Strip cover and rubber caps Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 2020 LCD panel For access, remove this FRU: • “2010 Strip cover and rubber caps” on page 44 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: 2030 Front Camera

    Screw (quantity) Color Black M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (3) 2030 Front camera For access, remove these FRUs: • “2010 Strip cover and rubber caps” on page 44 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 44 Chapter 5 Removing or replacing a FRU...

  • Page 52: 2040 Lcd Cable

    2040 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs: • “2010 Strip cover and rubber caps” on page 44 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 44 • “2030 Front camera” on page 45 Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: 2050 Lcd Hinges

    Removal steps of the LCD cable When installing: Ensure that the connectors are attached firmly. 2050 LCD hinges For access, remove these FRUs: • “2010 Strip cover and rubber caps” on page 44 • “2020 LCD panel” on page 44 •...
  • Page 54 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Black M2 × 2.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (6) Black Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Appendix A. Controls, Connectors, And Indicators

    Mini security-lock slot ™ USB-C connector USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 Power button Volume up / down button Electronic pen (for Lenovo 500e Chromebook 2nd Gen only) Touchpad Audio connector microSD card slot USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 © Copyright Lenovo 2020...
  • Page 56 Table 6. Controls, connectors, and indicators (continued) Power connector / USB-C connector Battery / Charging status indicator * for selected models Lenovo 300e/500e Chromebook 2nd Gen Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Appendix B. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 58 EU Contact: Lenovo (Slovakia), Landererova 12, 811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia Trademarks LENOVO and the LENOVO logo are trademarks of Lenovo. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 60 Part Number: SP40W87578 Printed in China (1P) P/N: SP40W87578...
  • Page 61 *1PSP40W87578*...

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