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ThinkPad S230u - User Manual

ThinkPad S230u
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Practices

Essential safety rules for operating environments and personal conduct.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines to prevent electrical shock and hazards when working with equipment.

Safety Inspection Procedures

Checklist for identifying and addressing potential safety hazards before service.

ESD Handling Guidelines

Procedures to prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from electrostatic discharge.

Grounding and Safety Notices

Information on electrical grounding requirements and multilingual safety warnings.

Important Service Information

FRU Replacement Strategy

Recommended approach for replacing Field Replaceable Units to ensure successful service.

Storage Drive Replacement

Specific instructions for replacing hard drives, SSDs, and mSATA drives.

System Board Handling

Critical handling instructions and notices for the sensitive system board.

Error Message Diagnosis

Method for diagnosing failures using error codes and symptom-to-FRU mapping.

Product Variant Identification

Explains CTO, CMV, GAV and how to identify FRUs for them.

General Checkout

Initial Service Steps

Information and procedures required before initiating FRU exchange or return.

Troubleshooting Guide

Procedures for identifying and correcting common notebook computer problems.

Lenovo Solution Center Overview

Introduction to the software tool for diagnostics and system information.

Diagnostic Testing Programs

Information on using quick test programs and UEFI diagnostics.

Power System Diagnostics

Procedures for checking and diagnosing power supply issues.

Related Service Information

Factory Content Restoration

Steps to restore the system to factory defaults using recovery discs.

Windows 8 Recovery Solutions

Overview of built-in recovery features and media creation for Windows 8.

System Startup and Recovery Options

Using advanced startup options and recovering the OS if it fails to start.

Power Management Features

Explanation of sleep, hibernation, and wireless off modes for power saving.

Locations

Component Location Overview

Identifies the placement of controls, connectors, and indicators on the computer.

FRU and CRU Identification

Guidance on locating Field and Customer Replaceable Units within the system.

FRU Replacement Notices

Screw Replacement Guidelines

Recommendations and procedures for using specific screws during FRU replacement.

Serial Number Retention

Procedures for preserving system identification data during repairs.

Removing or Replacing a FRU

General FRU Replacement Guidelines

Essential recommendations and precautions to follow before and during FRU replacement.

Pre-Service Computer Checks

Necessary steps and checks to perform on the computer before starting any FRU replacement.

SIM Card Removal

Specific instructions for removing the SIM card prior to servicing the computer.

Hard Disk;SSD Drive Replacement

Step-by-step procedure for removing and replacing the primary storage drive.

Keyboard Replacement

Instructions for safely removing and installing the computer's keyboard.

Battery Pack Replacement

Instructions for safely removing and installing the computer's battery pack.

LCD Unit Replacement

Procedure for removing and installing the Liquid Crystal Display assembly.

System Board Replacement

Detailed steps for replacing the main system board and base cover.

Notices

Electronic Emissions Information

Information regarding the device's compliance with electronic emission standards.

Trademarks and Legal Notices

List of registered trademarks and important legal disclaimers.

ThinkPad S230u Specifications

General IconGeneral
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
Operating SystemWindows 8
RAM4GB DDR3
Display12.5-inch, 1366x768
BatteryUp to 7 hours
PortsHDMI, Audio combo jack
WirelessBluetooth 4.0
ProcessorIntel Core i5-3317U

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