• 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 MIIX 320-10ICR computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 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.
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 MIIX 320-10ICR 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 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 MIIX 320-10ICR 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 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 MIIX 320-10ICR 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.
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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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Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 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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Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 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.
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 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 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.
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 MIIX 320-10ICR 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 “Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR” on page 26. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
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Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If the charge indicator or icon is still off, replace the battery pack.
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 the Recovery System (Push-button reset).
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as two passwords may be needed for any Lenovo 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.
Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system. To reduce power consumption, the computer has two power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby). Screen blank mode If the time set on the “Turn off monitor” timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off.
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 29 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 30 • “Locations” on page 45 • “Parts list” on page 48 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor •...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Symbol Indicator Indicator status Meaning The tablet is powered on. On (solid red) On (solid amber) The tablet is in sleep mode.
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Function key combinations (located on the keyboard dock) The following table shows the function of each combination of function key. Table 3. Fn key combinations (located on the keyboard dock) Fn + Esc : Mutes/unmutes the sound.
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: •...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 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 MIIX 320-10ICR 1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray Figure 1. Removal steps of Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray Turn off the tablet, and disconnect the AC adapter and any cable(s) from the tablet. Then insert a prying pin into the tiny hole on the card tray in the direction shown by arrow 1.
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Base cover For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 Figure 2. Removal steps of base cover Insert a prying tool (Disassembling blade) between the base cover and the panel module and slide it around the tablet in the direction shown by arrows 1, 2 and 3 to separate the base cover from the rest of the tablet.
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Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Figure 2. Removal steps of base cover (continued) Detach the battery connector in the direction shown by arrow 5. When installing: Make sure the battery connector is attached firmly.
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Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the base cover If you see the following labels on the base cover, it needs to be peeled off from the old base cover, and put on the new base cover.
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 1030 LCD cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 Figure 3. Removal steps of LCD cable Detach the connectors in the directions shown by arrows .
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 1050 Pogo bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 Figure 5. Removal steps of pogo bracket Remove the screws...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Front camera and rear camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 Figure 6. Removal steps of front camera and rear camera...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 1070 Power board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 Figure 7. Removal steps of power board Detach the power board connector in the directions shown by arrows Then remove the power board When installing: Make sure the connector is attached firmly.
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual 1080 Speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 • “1040 Pogo cable” on page 36 Figure 8. Removal steps of speakers Detach the speaker connector in the direction shown by arrow .
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 1090 Audio board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 • “1040 Pogo cable” on page 36 Figure 9. Removal steps of audio board Unplug the connector in the direction shown by arrow .
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR 1110 System board For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 Micro SD/Nano SIM card tray” on page 31 • “1020 Base cover” on page 32 • “1030 LCD cable” on page 35 • “1040 Pogo cable” on page 36 •...
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Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 11. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the system board...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Locations Tablet front view Front camera Wireless LAN antennas Wireless WAN antennas (on select models) Multi-touch screen Speaker Tablet-keyboard dock latch Keyboard dock connector Card reader Note: Select models may not have the Nano SIM card slot, please refer to the actual product.
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Tablet rear view Rear camera Combo audio jack Volume down button Volume up button Power indicator Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 27. Power button...
Lenovo MIIX 320-10ICR Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 49 • “Screws” on page 53 Note: Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
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