Lenovo A7600h Service Manual

Important service information
17 Important notice for replacing a system board
Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive. Improper 
handling can cause damage to those components, and may cause a system 
malfunction.
Attention: When handling a system board:
• Do not drop the system board or apply any excessive force to it.
• Avoid rough handling of any kind.
• Avoid bending the system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at 
each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. 

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RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and 
Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal 
requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements 
must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 
2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have 
RoHS compliant parts. If the original FRU parts are non-compliant, 
replacement parts can also be...

General checkout
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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:
General checkout
Important notes:
Only certified trained personnel can service the computer.
Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on removing and 
replacing FRUs.
When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
Be extremely careful during such write operations as copying,...

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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.Date of service
3.Date on which the machine failed
4.Date of purchase
5.Procedure index and page number in which the failing FRU was detected
6.Failing FRU name and part number
7.Machine type, model number, and serial number
8.Customer’s name and address
Note for warranty: During the...

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To verify a symptom, follow the steps below:
1.Turn off the computer.
2.Remove the battery pack.
3.Connect the AC adapter.
4.Make sure that power is supplied when you turn on the computer.
5.Turn off the computer.
6.Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack.
7.Make sure that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the 
computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the following power 
supply checkouts:
• “Checking the Computer AC...

Lenovo A7600 Hardware Maintenance Manual
22Checking the internal battery status
To check the battery status of the tablet, do either of the following:
• Approximate information about the battery status
Get the approximate status of the battery at any time by checking the battery 
status icon on the system bar in the upper-right corner of the screen. The 
shorter the green bar is, the less the battery power remains.
 Accurate information about the battery status
To get the accurate information about the...

Related service information
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This chapter presents the following information:
• “Security” on page 23
• “Power management” on page 23
Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (3G version 
only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL 
STORAGE.
Note: Power management modes are not supported for APM operating system.
To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management 
modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation.
Activating/Deactivating the Display...

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This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and 
product-specific parts information:
• “Specifications” on page 24
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 26
• “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 27
• “Locations” on page 73
• “Parts list” on page 75
The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo A7600 tablet.
Table 1. Specifications
FeatureDescription
Size & Weight
Size • 264.10mm x 176.54mm x 8.95mm
Weight • Appr. 550g...

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Ports
• Micro-USB (USB 2.0), 5-pin
• Earphone, 3.5mm
•SIM card slot
• T-flash card slot
Communication
• WiFi, 802.11b/g/n
• WiFi Direct
• WiFi display
• A-GPS (10s fast positioning)
•Bluetooth 4.0
•FM radio
Others
•Gravity sensor
•Hall sensor
•Vibrator
•Battery manager 

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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 Lenovo computers, this problem 
is addressed with special nylon-coated screws that have the following 
characteristics:
• They maintain tight connections.
• They do not easily come loose, even with shock or vibration.
• They are harder to tighten.
• Each one should be used...