This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this 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.
Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety notices (multilingual translations) The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: •...
• Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force. CRU list Table 1. Model: IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14M836 (Machine type: 82KN) Type ac power adapter...
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.
Use the USB repair shim Step 1. Press the power button together with esc and . The Chrome operating system recovery screen is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the developer mode. Step 2. Remove the base cover assembly, disconnect the built-in battery from the system board, and then attach the ac power adapter to the Chromebook.
Chapter 4. Idetifying FRUs (CRUs) Locate FRUs and CRUs The exploded illustrations help Lenovo service technicians identify FRUs or CRUs that they may need to replace when servicing a customer’s computer. Figure 1. IdeaPad 3 Chrome 14M836 exploded view Table 3. FRU (CRU) categories...
Chapter 5. Removing a FRU or CRU Service tools The following table lists tools for servicing Lenovo computers. Tools with a cross mark are needed for serving the product models as described by this publication. Prepare them before you service the product.
3. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing a FRU, as shown in the illustrations by the numbers in square callouts. 4. When removing a FRU, move it in the direction as shown by the arrow in the illustration. 5.
Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L5.5 Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Lower case Remove the speakers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 Step 1.
Figure 5. Remove the speakers Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement parts: Speakers Remove the antenna Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 “Remove the speakers”...
Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement parts: Antenna Remove the type-c bracket Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 Step 1. Disconnect the battery pack cable from the system board and then remove two screws Attention: Use your fingernail to pull the connector to unplug it.
Figure 8. Remove the type-c bracket Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement parts: Type-c bracket Remove the system board Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 “Remove the type-c bracket”...
Figure 10. Remove six screws and remove the system board Screw specifications Number of screws M2 x L3.5 Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: System board Remove the thermal pad Make sure the following FRUs (or CRUs) have been removed.
Figure 11. Remove the thermal pad Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Thermal pad Remove the upper case Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed. “Remove the lower case” on page 28 Step 1.
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Attention: When disassembling the upper case, handle the LCD module and upper case with care. Figure 14. Remove the upper case Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: Upper case Chapter 5...
“Remove the upper case ” on page 34 Step 1. Remove the hinge cover. Figure 15. Remove the hinge cover Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: Hinge cover Remove the LCD bezel Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Attention: Do not pull the LCD bezel from the outer sides of the LCD bezel, otherwise the hooks may be damaged. The lower side of the LCD bezel is fixed to the LCD panel with adhesive tape. Detach with care. Go to to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup replacement part: LCD bezel Remove the LCD module Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
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Figure 17. Remove the removable tapes Step 2. Turn the LCD module. Figure 18. Turn the LCD module Step 3. Disconnect the EDP cable and remove the LCD module. IdeaPad 3 Chromebook (14″, 6) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 19. Disconnect the EDP cable and remove the LCD module. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement part: LCD module Remove the hinge Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
Step 2. Remove the two hinges. Figure 21. Remove the two hinges Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement parts: Hinge Remove the microphone rubbers Make sure the following FRUs (CRUs) have been removed.
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“Remove the LCD module” on page 37 Step 1. Remove the microphone rubbers. Figure 22. Remove the microphone rubbers Go to https://support.lenovo.com/partslookup to look up the Lenovo part numbers of the following replacement parts: Microphone rubber Chapter 5 Removing a FRU or CRU...