• 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 3-830 computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
MIIX 3-830 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. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping.
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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MIIX 3-830 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.
MIIX 3-830 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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MIIX 3-830 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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MIIX 3-830 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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MIIX 3-830 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.
MIIX 3-830 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.
MIIX 3-830 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 3-830” on page 26. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging...
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MIIX 3-830 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).
MIIX 3-830 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 28 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 29 • “Locations” on page 41 • “Parts list” on page 43 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo MIIX 3-830: Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Processor •...
Lenovo MIIX 3-830 Status indicators The system status indicators below show the computer status: Table 2. Status indicators Indicator Indicator status Meaning White The battery is charging. Charging The tablet is not connected to power or the battery is indicator...
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 3-830 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.
MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 LCD cover Note: To separate the LCD cover from the tablet, use a prying tool (such as a thin plastic plate). Figure 1. Removal step of LCD cover Insert a prying tool between the base cover and the panel module and slide it...
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Lenovo MIIX 3-830 Figure 1. Removal step of LCD cover (continued) Then carefully remove the LCD cover in the direction shown by arrow...
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MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Applying labels to the LCD cover The new LCD cover FRU is shipped with a kit containing labels of several kinds. When you replace the LCD cover, you need to apply the following labels: The following labels need to be peeled off from the old LCD cover, and put on the new LCD cover.
Lenovo MIIX 3-830 1020 Battery pack For access, remove this FRU: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 30 DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Note: The battery pack is stuck to the LCD module. To separate the battery and the LCD module, use a piece of strong and thin string (such as fishing line).
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MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Insert a piece of string between the battery pack and LCD module. (from the right side of the battery). While Pulling the string with both hands as shown by arrows 2, carefully move the string in the direction shown by arrow 3 to separate the battery from the LCD module.
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Lenovo MIIX 3-830 Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) When installing: • Make sure the battery connector is attached firmly. • Do not use a battery with a broken packaging case (contains cracks, dents, or leakage). • Do not reuse the battery if it has a visible distortion.
MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Speaker For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 30 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 33 Figure 3. Removal steps of speaker Remove the two pieces of tape that secure the speaker connector. Then detach...
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Lenovo MIIX 3-830 Figure 3. Removal steps of speaker (continued) Remove the speaker in the direction shown by arrow...
MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Camera For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1010 LCD cover” on page 30 • “1020 Battery pack” on page 33 • “1030 Speaker” on page 36 Figure 4. Removal steps of camera Remove the conductive tape on the camera FPC.
Lenovo MIIX 3-830 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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MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 5. Removal steps of system board (continued) Remove the screws , then remove the system board as shown by arrow Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.4 × 4.0, flat-head, nylok-coated (2) Black 0.8±0.05 kgf*cm...
MIIX 3-830 Hardware Maintenance Manual Back view Earphone connector Micro USB port Micro SD card slot Speaker Rear camera Power button Volume up button Volume down button...
Lenovo MIIX 3-830 Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 44 • “Screws” on page 45 • “AC adapters” on page 46 • “USB cabel” on page 46 Note: Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or models are specified.
Lenovo MIIX 3-830 Table 3. Parts list—Overall FRU no. CRU ID. LCD Module Z MIIX3-830 5D10G86151 MB Z MIIX3-830 W8P Z3735 2G 32G 5B20G86148 Camera Z MIIX3-830 5C20G86145 Speaker Z MIIX3-830 5SB0G86144 Battery Z MIIX3-830 5B10G86150 LCD Cover Z MIIX3-830 5CB0G86143 AC power adapter (see “AC adapters”...
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