Checking the internal battery status..19 Related service information .......21 Security ............... 21 Power management .......... 21 Activating/Deactivating the Display..21 Lenovo TAB S8-50 ........22 Specifications ............. 22 FRU replacement notices........23 Screw notices..........23 Removing and replacing an FRU....24 1010 Micro SD card and Micro SIM card ..............
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” on page 1 and “Important service information”...
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • “General safety” on page 2 • “Electrical safety” on page 3 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 5 •...
Lenovo TAB S8-50 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.
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. Many customers have rubber floor mats near their machines that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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Lenovo TAB S8-50 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.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 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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Lenovo TAB S8-50 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.
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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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Lenovo TAB S8-50 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.
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Lenovo TAB S8-50 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.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.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. •...
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.
General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • “What to do first” on page 18 • “Power system checkout” on page 19 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes: Important notes: •...
Lenovo TAB S8-50 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.
General checkout Power system checkout 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.
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To open the Android Settings screen, do either of the following: – From the main Home screen, touch the Android Settings icon on Lenovo Launch Zone. The Android Settings screen is displayed. – Touch the application icon from the action bar and then touch Settings.
Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: • “Security” on page 21 • “Power management” on page 21 Security Security settings include: SCREEN SECURITY, SIM CARD LOCK (3G version only), PASSWORDS, DEVICE ADMINISTRATION and CREDENTIAL STORAGE.
• “FRU replacement notices” on page 23 • “Removing and replacing an FRU” on page 24 • “Parts list” on page 36 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo TAB S8-50 : Table 1. Specifications Feature Description Size 209.8 ×...
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 TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 1010 Micro SD card and Micro SIM card Figure 1. Removal steps of Micro SD card and Micro SIM card Insert a finger to open the card door as shown in the picture. Press the SD card or SIM card to make it pop up.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Rear cover Figure 2. Removal steps of rear cover Insert a guitar pick and slide along to release the rear cover in the direction of arrow. Remove the rear cover.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 1030 Screws For access, remove this FRU in order: • “1020 Rear cover” on page 26 Figure 3. Removal steps of screws Remove eight screws by using a Philips screwdriver. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M1.6 × 2.0 mm (8)
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1040 Battery pack DANGER Only use the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type.
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Lenovo TAB S8-50 Figure 4. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) Remove the battery pack from its socket.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1050 Mainboard Important notices for handling the mainboard: When handling the mainboard, bear the following in mind. • Be careful not to drop the mainboard on a bench top that has a hard surface, such as metal, wood, or composite.
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Lenovo TAB S8-50 Figure 5. Removal steps of mainboard (continued) Remove the mainboard.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1060 Cameras and speakers For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Rear cover” on page 26 • “1030 Screws” on page 27 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 28 Figure 6. Removal steps of cameras and speakers Detach the front camera from the mainboard as shown below.
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Lenovo TAB S8-50 Figure 6. Removal steps of cameras and speakers (continued) Remove the lower speaker as shown below.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1070 Sub board and vibrator For access, remove these FRUs in order: • “1020 Rear cover” on page 26 • “1030 Screws” on page 27 • “1040 Battery pack” on page 28 Figure 7. Removal steps of sub board and vibrator Desolder the vibrator leads from the sub board and detach them.
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Locations Earphone jack Front camera Speaker Power key Volume key Micro USB port Speaker Rear camera Micro SD card slot Microphone Micro SIM card slot...
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list This section presents the following service parts: • “Overall” on page 37 • “AC adapters” on page 39 • “USB cables” on page 39 • “Screws” on page 39 Notes: • Each FRU is available for all types or models, unless specific types or...
Lenovo TAB S8-50 Overall Table 1. Parts list – Overall No. or Description FRU Lenovo P/N ODM P/N unit (BYD) name Rear cover S8-50 Rating label-F 5L19A6N420 11238422-00 N WE&*1123842200 CS S8-50 Sidekey 5F79A6N2W7 11251904-00 N FPC&*1125190400 CS S8-50 Rear Cover WiFI 5S59A6N2YV 11262214-00 N EB&*1126221400 CS...
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Lenovo TAB S8-50 Hardware Maintenance Manual No. or Description FRU Lenovo P/N ODM P/N unit (BYD) name Sub board S8-50 Sub Board Assy- 5P69A6N2YX 11266751-00 N F&*1126675100 CS S8-50 Sub Board Assy- 5P69A6N41T 11266756-00 N L&*1126675600 CS S8-50 5M79A6N300 10591861-00 N Vibrator&*1059186100 CS...
Lenovo TAB S8-50 AC adapters Table 2. Parts list—3-pin AC adapters Lenovo P/N ODM P/N CRU ID (BYD) Adapter&*5V*&1.5A UK BLACK C-P64 5A19A464MI Adapter&*5V*&1.5A EU BLACK C-P63 5A19A464MH Adapter&*5V*&1.5A US BLACK C-P62 5A19A464MG Adapter&*5V*&1.5A SK BLACK C-P67 5A19A464ML Adapter&*5V*&1.5A AR BLACK C-P67 5A19A464MK Adapter&*5V*&1.5A AU BLACK C-P65...
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