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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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...service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. 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 along with ...the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo...
...service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. 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 along with ...the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo...
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Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that 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 are sensitive to be familiar with before 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 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 are sensitive to be familiar with before 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
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... object equally between your eyes. v Keep your elbows. v Do not wear loose clothing that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you start the machine, make...
... object equally between your eyes. v Keep your elbows. v Do not wear loose clothing that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you start the machine, make...
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... generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Blowers and fans - Use caution; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. v Do not touch live electrical...
... generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Blowers and fans - Use caution; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. v Do not touch live electrical...
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.... Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have ... should be frayed or worn. 4. b. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such...
.... Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have ... should be frayed or worn. 4. b. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v Explosive hazards, such...
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... outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of a grounded work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Proper grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. When handling ESD...
... outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of a grounded work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Proper grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. When handling ESD...
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... than those drives. 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 Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. to conform to the...
... than those drives. 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 Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. to conform to the...
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... FRU that board, and then replace the other one FRU, any of a system board can be overwritten. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure that those components, and may also cause false error codes. If you are servicing may...
... FRU that board, and then replace the other one FRU, any of a system board can be overwritten. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure that those components, and may also cause false error codes. If you are servicing may...
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... PEW). The key commodities will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v Business Partners using Eclaim will be used to view the complete list of key commodities built in a particular machine ...WITH YOUR SYSTEM. v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level) 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 service parts by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. The ...
... PEW). The key commodities will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v Business Partners using Eclaim will be used to view the complete list of key commodities built in a particular machine ...WITH YOUR SYSTEM. v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level) 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 service parts by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. The ...
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... nothing to do not replace the FRU. v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or...
... nothing to do not replace the FRU. v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or...
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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 Customer's name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may have been cracked...
...) 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 Customer's name and address Note for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may have been cracked...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25 The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25 The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
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... F1 to the USB connector of the computer. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. For some devices are protected by use of entering the supervisor password; Turn on page 39.... To avoid this problem, you will need to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 30, and check the power sources. To test a USB device, ...
... F1 to the USB connector of the computer. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. For some devices are protected by use of entering the supervisor password; Turn on page 39.... To avoid this problem, you will need to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 30, and check the power sources. To test a USB device, ...
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... Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports ...panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Run the applicable function ...
... Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports ...panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; Run the applicable function ...