How
to test the AC Adapter Voltage – How to remove the LCD – How to remove the
built in battery - Lenovo Laptop disassembling – Lenovo ideapad 500S
To verify a symptom, follow the steps below:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Connect the AC adapter.
3. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
4. Turn off the computer.
5. Disconnect the AC adapter.
6. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply checkout:
“Checking the AC adapter”
“Checking operational charging” Checking the AC adapter
You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used.
If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation.
To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below
1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter cable. See the following figure:
3. Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
4. Turn off the computer.
5. Disconnect the AC adapter.
6. Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply checkout:
“Checking the AC adapter”
“Checking operational charging” Checking the AC adapter
You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used.
If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation.
To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below
1. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter cable. See the following figure:
Note: Output
voltage for the AC adapter pin No. 2 may differ from the one you are servicing.
3.
If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following:
Replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following:
Replace the system board.
Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
Perform
operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon is not lit,
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. If the charge indicator is still not lit, replace the system board.
Restore of factory default
The Lenovo ideapad 300S-14ISK/ideapad 500S-14ISK computer comes with pre-installed OneKey Recovery System.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 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System and run System Recovery.
The Lenovo ideapad 300S-14ISK/ideapad 500S-14ISK computer comes with pre-installed OneKey Recovery System.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 Lenovo OneKey Recovery System and run System Recovery.
Disassembling the laptop
Base cover
Remove the screws 1. Then remove the base cover 2.
Remove the screws 1. Then remove the base cover 2.
Battery pack
Detach
IO board connector in the direction shown by arrows 1 and 2.
Unplug
the battery connector 3 and remove the screws 4. Then remove the battery pack
in the direction shown by arrow 5.
Hard disk drive
Remove
the frame fixing screws 1.
Remove
the hard disk drive in the direction shown by arrow 2
LCD unit
Remove
the screws 1. Detach LCD connector in the direction shown by arrow 2.
Open
the hinges 3, then remove the upper case from the LCD unit in the direction
shown by arrow 4