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..., and safety information required in servicing computers. 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 ...information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v About this manual along...
..., and safety information required in servicing computers. 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 ...information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v About this manual along...
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
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.... Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety information 5 Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check... a. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue...
.... Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety information 5 Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check... a. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue...
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Protect 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 ...common ground or reference point. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on these systems. - Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work surface. Notes:...
Protect 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 ...common ground or reference point. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on these systems. - Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work surface. Notes:...
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L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. El uso de ...laser products. Werden Steuer- Such devices are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. El uso de ...laser products. Werden Steuer- Such devices are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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...BIOS and device drivers are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for ... board before you are customer-installable. Follow the directions on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on...
...BIOS and device drivers are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for ... board before you are customer-installable. Follow the directions on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on...
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...such as copying, saving, or formatting. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Replace only the FRU that those ... handling of a system board can be the cause of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to diagnose failures. If more than ... cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...such as copying, saving, or formatting. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Replace only the FRU that those ... handling of a system board can be the cause of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to diagnose failures. If more than ... cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... copying, saving, or formatting. When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. v Be extremely careful during such write ... software errors. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for Windows" on page 26 - v A FRU should service the computer. v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23
... copying, saving, or formatting. When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. v Be extremely careful during such write ... software errors. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for Windows" on page 26 - v A FRU should service the computer. v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23
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... serial number __ 9. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The ...checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of unauthorized service or modification. Customer's name and...
... serial number __ 9. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The ...checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of unauthorized service or modification. Customer's name and...
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The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
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...the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If the computer cannot be used to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can select an item not only ...ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the Web site. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; If you test one of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by the supervisor password. This section is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo...
...the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If the computer cannot be used to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can select an item not only ...ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the Web site. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; If you test one of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by the supervisor password. This section is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo...
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...attached to Active. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Follow the instructions on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test...v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to select. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean...
...attached to Active. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Follow the instructions on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test...v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to select. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean...
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... Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for... Windows This product is designed to help you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables ...
... Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for... Windows This product is designed to help you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables ...
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... the ac adapter. 4. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used , replace the...the AC adapter cable. If the voltage is used . 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. v If the... cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Noise from the computer. 2.
... the ac adapter. 4. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used , replace the...the AC adapter cable. If the voltage is used . 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. v If the... cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Noise from the computer. 2.
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... Power Meter shows that has less than 95% of the total power remains; This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it may not be 4 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in ...the computer. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . If it return to the...
... Power Meter shows that has less than 95% of the total power remains; This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it may not be 4 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Meter icon in ...the computer. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . If it return to the...
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... pack" on page 80). 5. 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 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Red (+) Black (-) ..., replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1.
... pack" on page 80). 5. 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 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Red (+) Black (-) ..., replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1.
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... giving a warning that USB devices used in recovery must use the recovery discs for unrecoverable system problems. Click OK. 4. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 Select Restore my hard drive to save any files and click Next. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. A warning...recovery is turned on which discs to Rescue and Recovery" screen is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Order the recovery discs and the drive at least five hours. 1. "Restore Your System" window appears. If you to power down the...
... giving a warning that USB devices used in recovery must use the recovery discs for unrecoverable system problems. Click OK. 4. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 Select Restore my hard drive to save any files and click Next. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. A warning...recovery is turned on which discs to Rescue and Recovery" screen is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Order the recovery discs and the drive at least five hours. 1. "Restore Your System" window appears. If you to power down the...
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... mode for it is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual A warning that antivirus software is not installed appears repeatedly in the system tray, but may take several minutes" appears and .IMZ files are copied, the computer will restart and return to the "Welcome to...
... mode for it is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual A warning that antivirus software is not installed appears repeatedly in the system tray, but may take several minutes" appears and .IMZ files are copied, the computer will restart and return to the "Welcome to...
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... HDP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the... user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on page 80. 4. If it has, it to get access to remove the battery pack, see "1010 Battery pack" on the computer...been set: 1. Related service information 35 Turn off the computer. 2. The POP has been removed. 5. Remove the ...service procedure to remove the power-on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Supervisor password...
... HDP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the... user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on page 80. 4. If it has, it to get access to remove the battery pack, see "1010 Battery pack" on the computer...been set: 1. Related service information 35 Turn off the computer. 2. The POP has been removed. 5. Remove the ...service procedure to remove the power-on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Supervisor password...
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In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The 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 Security --> Password. For the ... Configuration window. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the screen; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to recover data from the hard disk drive. Press F10; If the ...
In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The 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 Security --> Password. For the ... Configuration window. Select Password. 5. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the screen; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to recover data from the hard disk drive. Press F10; If the ...