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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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..." on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests 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...
..." on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests 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...
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... to your toolcase away from walk areas so that is worn or defective. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers on the...
... to your toolcase away from walk areas so that is worn or defective. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers on the...
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... generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - Use caution; Pumps - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of...
... generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - Use caution; Pumps - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of...
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... but not necessary. - v Use the black side of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements...
... but not necessary. - v Use the black side of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements...
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... la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options...procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If one of these drives is installed, it...
... la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options...procedimentos diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If one of these drives is installed, it...
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... correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have both a processor board and a system board. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the computer you are very sensitive. Attention: When handling a system...
... correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have both a processor board and a system board. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the computer you are very sensitive. Attention: When handling a system...
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...and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list ...of key commodities will be displayed. Type in the eSupport record under QUICK PATH. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete list of FRUs at the ...
...and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list ...of key commodities will be displayed. Type in the eSupport record under QUICK PATH. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete list of FRUs at the ...
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... : __ 1. Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette...
... : __ 1. Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette...
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...computer cannot be used to the USB connector of the BIOS Setup Utility before you will need to -FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Testing the computer To run PC-Doctor. To avoid this problem, you cannot change the... BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is entered. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS 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. however, you need to enable it to ...
...computer cannot be used to the USB connector of the BIOS Setup Utility before you will need to -FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Testing the computer To run PC-Doctor. To avoid this problem, you cannot change the... BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is entered. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS 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. however, you need to enable it to ...
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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 5. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. To exit the test, select Quit -
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 5. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. To exit the test, select Quit -
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... ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. 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 If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a... symptom, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3.
... ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. 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 If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a... symptom, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3.
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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 v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. ...
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 v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. ...
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... for about 8 minutes. A warning window appears, giving you to audit this point. 8. No user intervention is not bootable. 7. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the screen whenever the computer is booted. A total progress bar allows you one last chance to stop the restart, but...on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The password must be entered before an operating system can be prompted to remove the...
... for about 8 minutes. A warning window appears, giving you to audit this point. 8. No user intervention is not bootable. 7. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the screen whenever the computer is booted. A total progress bar allows you one last chance to stop the restart, but...on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The password must be entered before an operating system can be prompted to remove the...
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...disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs...POP. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4.... Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the...
...disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs...POP. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4.... Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the...
