Lenovo S210 Touch Laptop Hardware Maintenance Manual - IdeaPad S210, S210 Touc - Page 25
Power system checkout, Checking the AC adapter
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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. 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 AC adapter" on page 21 • "Checking operational charging" on page 22 • "Checking the battery pack" on page 22 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. • If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". 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: Pin Voltage (V DC) 1 +20 2 0 2 1 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. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo S210/S210 Touch/S215/S215 Touch" on page 27. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 21