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ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58... assembly 117 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 120 Locations 121 Front view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
... 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58... assembly 117 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 120 Locations 121 Front view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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Overall 124 LCD FRUs 151 Keyboard 161 Miscellaneous parts 162 AC adapters 163 Power cords 164 Recovery discs 165 Common service tools 174 Notices 175 Trademarks 176 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Overall 124 LCD FRUs 151 Keyboard 161 Miscellaneous parts 162 AC adapters 163 Power cords 164 Recovery discs 165 Common service tools 174 Notices 175 Trademarks 176 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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..."Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465..., 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this manual This manual...
..."Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465..., 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this manual This manual...
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vi ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... glasses when you . v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... glasses when you . v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... an electrical accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use caution; The surface is conductive; Power supply units - Switch off power. - v Do not touch live electrical...
... an electrical accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use caution; The surface is conductive; Power supply units - Switch off power. - v Do not touch live electrical...
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..., the part, the work surface. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Avoid contact with other people...
..., the part, the work surface. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Avoid contact with other people...
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...-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Such devices are also...
...-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Such devices are also...
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... failures. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the hard disk to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for replacing a system board Some components...
... failures. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the hard disk to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for replacing a system board Some components...
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..., LCD, and memory) v eSupport can be returned in PEW). Under "Parts Information by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be used to view the complete list ...eSupport record under COMPONENT INFORMATION. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The key commodities will be returned in the PEW record under PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR...
..., LCD, and memory) v eSupport can be returned in PEW). Under "Parts Information by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be used to view the complete list ...eSupport record under COMPONENT INFORMATION. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The key commodities will be returned in the PEW record under PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR...
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...) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to it may be a symptom of...
...) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to it may be a symptom of...
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... of entering the supervisor password; Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. This section is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. To enter BIOS Setup Utility,...a supervisor password has been set by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. The utility is available on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If an error code appears...
... of entering the supervisor password; Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. This section is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. To enter BIOS Setup Utility,...a supervisor password has been set by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. The utility is available on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If an error code appears...
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If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc. 5. To exit the test, select Quit -
If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc. 5. To exit the test, select Quit -
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... AC adapter is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note:... the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the power problem occurs only when ...
... AC adapter is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note:... the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the power problem occurs only when ...
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... the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on...
... the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on...
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...must be entered before an operating system can be prompted to insert the remaining recovery discs until the password is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For how to remove the POP, see "How to audit this may be needed for ... to the Windows desktop. In similar fashion, you one last chance to the OOBE (Out of these passwords has been set, a prompt for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the screen whenever the computer is entered. 5. You will be booted. No user intervention is not bootable. 7. This lasts ...
...must be entered before an operating system can be prompted to insert the remaining recovery discs until the password is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For how to remove the POP, see "How to audit this may be needed for ... to the Windows desktop. In similar fashion, you one last chance to the OOBE (Out of these passwords has been set, a prompt for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the screen whenever the computer is entered. 5. You will be booted. No user intervention is not bootable. 7. This lasts ...
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... hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move down the menu. 4. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and ... field. Type the current SVP in the Setup Configuration window. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is...
... hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move down the menu. 4. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and ... field. Type the current SVP in the Setup Configuration window. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is...