About This Manual
This manual provides essential service and reference information for Lenovo products, specifically the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (14", 6) and the Lenovo Slim 5 Chromebook. It is intended for trained service technicians familiar with Lenovo products.
Key sections include:
- Safety Information: Crucial guidelines for safe operation and maintenance.
- General Checkout: Procedures to follow before servicing.
- Identifying and Removing FRUs (Field Replaceable Units): Detailed steps for component replacement.
- Appendix A: Label locations.
Before commencing any service, it is vital to review the safety information provided in Chapter 1.
Key Features and Content
This guide covers critical aspects of hardware maintenance, including:
- General safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
- Electrical safety precautions when working with electronic components.
- A safety inspection checklist to identify potential hazards.
- Handling procedures for devices sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
- Grounding requirements for safe operation.
- Multilingual safety notices for broader understanding.
- Detailed instructions for removing and replacing various components such as the lower case, battery pack, solid-state drive, Wi-Fi card, I/O board, heat sink, touch pad cable, system fan, system board, upper case, hinge cover, LCD bezel, hinge, LCD panel, and camera board.
Important Safety Reminders
DANGER warnings are highlighted throughout the manual, addressing risks such as fire, explosion, severe burns from batteries, and electrical shock. Always follow the specified procedures for battery disposal and handling to prevent hazardous situations.
For detailed information on specific models and their machine types (MT), please refer to the manual's introductory sections.
