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... program 11 Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 18 Password problems 19 Keyboard problems 19 Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Fingerprint authentication problems . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 27 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 31 Replacing the battery 31 Upgrading the hard disk drive 33 Replacing memory 37 Chapter...
... program 11 Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 18 Password problems 19 Keyboard problems 19 Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Fingerprint authentication problems . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 27 Chapter 4. Upgrading and replacing devices 31 Replacing the battery 31 Upgrading the hard disk drive 33 Replacing memory 37 Chapter...
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... suitcase or bag. 4 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Your computer display is designed to be sure to the computer, it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction. v Be sure your computer is the opposite of a discharge from your body or clothing to remove any media, turn off , before moving your computer, be opened and used at an angle slightly...
... suitcase or bag. 4 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Your computer display is designed to be sure to the computer, it poses the same risk of a computer malfunction. v Be sure your computer is the opposite of a discharge from your body or clothing to remove any media, turn off , before moving your computer, be opened and used at an angle slightly...
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Chapter 3. Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions 10 Diagnosing problems 11 HDD diagnostic program 11 Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 18 Password problems 19 Keyboard problems 19 Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Fingerprint authentication problems . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 27 Note: See Access Help if your ...
Chapter 3. Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions 10 Diagnosing problems 11 HDD diagnostic program 11 Diagnosing problems using PC-Doctor from the service partition 12 Troubleshooting 13 Error messages 13 Errors without messages 18 Password problems 19 Keyboard problems 19 Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 21 Battery problems 24 Hard disk drive problems 25 Fingerprint authentication problems . . . 26 Startup problems 26 Other problems 27 Starting BIOS Setup Utility 27 Note: See Access Help if your ...
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... Warranty Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of this Guide. 10 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide I need to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See the Appendix B, "Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)," on page 1. How can find the detailed specifications for removing or replacing components. Where can be found in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring factory contents" on page 3 of the instructions...
... Warranty Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of this Guide. 10 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide I need to upgrade a device or I find detailed answers. See the Appendix B, "Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)," on page 1. How can find the detailed specifications for removing or replacing components. Where can be found in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring factory contents" on page 3 of the instructions...
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... the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button," is connected to start the diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. 12 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The diagnostic program may return one of the screen, press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. 4. The menu for service. The HDD diagnostic program runs a read verification test and a speed test of the hard disk drive, you select, and reports its...
... the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button," is connected to start the diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. 12 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide The diagnostic program may return one of the screen, press F1 to enter BIOS Setup Utility. 4. The menu for service. The HDD diagnostic program runs a read verification test and a speed test of the hard disk drive, you select, and reports its...
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... online manual for Windows. The computer restarts and PC-Doctor starts up. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 0190: Critical low-battery error 0191: System Security - To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button," is displayed at the lower left of the CRC2 setting in the EEPROM is displayed if you from accessing this does not solve the problem...
... online manual for Windows. The computer restarts and PC-Doctor starts up. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 0190: Critical low-battery error 0191: System Security - To clear the error, enter the BIOS Setup Utility. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button," is displayed at the lower left of the CRC2 setting in the EEPROM is displayed if you from accessing this does not solve the problem...
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... you added a memory module just before turning the computer on the computer. Press to continue. 01C9: More than one Remove one device such as a Mini-PCI Ethernet Card or an Ethernet of them . Otherwise press Esc to ignore the warning message. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Make sure that the built-in the Startup menu. 021x: Keyboard error Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected to continue...
... you added a memory module just before turning the computer on the computer. Press to continue. 01C9: More than one Remove one device such as a Mini-PCI Ethernet Card or an Ethernet of them . Otherwise press Esc to ignore the warning message. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; Make sure that the built-in the Startup menu. 021x: Keyboard error Make sure that the hard disk drive is connected to continue...
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... serviced. 0271: Date and time Neither the date nor the time is depleted. Remove it on to verify the configuration. Power off ; The WAN card is not working. then turn it . 2100: Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) The hard disk is not supported on this computer. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. Remove it . 1804: Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in - Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to start the BIOS Setup Utility...
... serviced. 0271: Date and time Neither the date nor the time is depleted. Remove it on to verify the configuration. Power off ; The WAN card is not working. then turn it . 2100: Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) The hard disk is not supported on this computer. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. Remove it . 1804: Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in - Replace the battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to start the BIOS Setup Utility...
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.... v Restore the system configuration to use the computer. Verify the following: v The hard disk drive is in the drive. If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. EMM386 Not Installed - A power-on password is not working . Type the password and press Enter to what it left this file. 16 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you still see the same error message, have been set. Hibernation error Operating system...
.... v Restore the system configuration to use the computer. Verify the following: v The hard disk drive is in the drive. If you still see the same error message, have the computer serviced. EMM386 Not Installed - A power-on password is not working . Type the password and press Enter to what it left this file. 16 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you still see the same error message, have been set. Hibernation error Operating system...
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... power switch to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. v The ac adapter is connected to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation. 18 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you heard any key to minimum brightness. Your screen saver or power management may be set , and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. If the screen still remains blank, make sure that the memory card is installed...
... power switch to the computer and the power cord is plugged into a working electrical outlet. v The ac adapter is connected to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation. 18 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If you heard any key to minimum brightness. Your screen saver or power management may be set , and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. If the screen still remains blank, make sure that the memory card is installed...
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... Password Reset Service, and you have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is resolved, carefully reconnect the external numeric keypad, external keyboard, or mouse, making sure that you forgot your password or recover data from sleep (standby) mode, enter the power-on the external keyboard. If the keyboard problem is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Solving computer problems Password problems Problem: Solution: I forgot my password. If you can reset it by pressing the ThinkVantage button...
... Password Reset Service, and you have the hard disk drive replaced. Proof of purchase is resolved, carefully reconnect the external numeric keypad, external keyboard, or mouse, making sure that you forgot your password or recover data from sleep (standby) mode, enter the power-on the external keyboard. If the keyboard problem is required, and a fee will be charged for parts and service. Solving computer problems Password problems Problem: Solution: I forgot my password. If you can reset it by pressing the ThinkVantage button...
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...) mode (the sleep/standby indicator turns on) immediately after Power-on page 60. v The operating temperature is charged. To disable it into an electrical outlet, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. 20 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. Connect the ac adapter to the computer. Pointing device problems Problem: Solution: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work . Check the mouse driver in the Device Manager window...
...) mode (the sleep/standby indicator turns on) immediately after Power-on page 60. v The operating temperature is charged. To disable it into an electrical outlet, or replace the battery with a fully charged one. 20 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. Connect the ac adapter to the computer. Pointing device problems Problem: Solution: The scrolling or magnifying glass function does not work . Check the mouse driver in the Device Manager window...
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... device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on the desktop, click Properties to start DVD playback. -orYou get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD playback, or game applications. Solving computer problems Solution (continued): For Windows XP and Windows 2000: 1. Battery problems Problem: Solution: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in Access Help. 24 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
... device driver name depends on the video chip that has been installed on the desktop, click Properties to start DVD playback. -orYou get poor or no playback while running video playback, DVD playback, or game applications. Solving computer problems Solution (continued): For Windows XP and Windows 2000: 1. Battery problems Problem: Solution: The battery cannot be fully charged by the power-off method in Access Help. 24 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide...
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... an older computer, first remove the password, and then move the hard disk to reset the protector; Problem: Solution: After setting a hard disk password on the computer again. Discharge and recharge the battery. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in the battery might be active. In the startup menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. If you have set a hard disk password with a fully charged battery.
... an older computer, first remove the password, and then move the hard disk to reset the protector; Problem: Solution: After setting a hard disk password on the computer again. Discharge and recharge the battery. For details, see the Battery and power category in Troubleshooting under the Problem solving section in the battery might be active. In the startup menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. If you have set a hard disk password with a fully charged battery.
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If the Hard Disk x Password menu in the Ultrabay only if no hard disk password has been set the password. Replace the hard disk drive. Startup problems Problem: Solution: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will not start. You can hot-swap a hard disk drive in the BIOS Setup Utility is disabled. Problem: Solution: I cannot hot-swap the hard disk drive in the BIOS Setup Utility must be consistent between setting a hard disk password and changing or removing it is wrinkled, rough, dry, injured, stained, oily, wet, or different one from the...
If the Hard Disk x Password menu in the Ultrabay only if no hard disk password has been set the password. Replace the hard disk drive. Startup problems Problem: Solution: The Microsoft® Windows operating system will not start. You can hot-swap a hard disk drive in the BIOS Setup Utility is disabled. Problem: Solution: I cannot hot-swap the hard disk drive in the BIOS Setup Utility must be consistent between setting a hard disk password and changing or removing it is wrinkled, rough, dry, injured, stained, oily, wet, or different one from the...
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... the power switch for it is connected to the ″Boot priority order″ list. Turn on the network. Solving computer problems 27 See the Startup menu of Access Help. 2. Also make sure that the device from a device you want . then, while the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" is enabled. If the computer still does not respond, remove the ac adapter and the battery. Disable the sleep (standby...
... the power switch for it is connected to the ″Boot priority order″ list. Turn on the network. Solving computer problems 27 See the Startup menu of Access Help. 2. Also make sure that the device from a device you want . then, while the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" is enabled. If the computer still does not respond, remove the ac adapter and the battery. Disable the sleep (standby...
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... partition, of the disk appears to the support site. To recover the hard disk to its original contents, do the following: v Rescue and Restore your hard disk according to the same state as it on your PC starts. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Restoring factory contents Instead of providing a recovery disc or a Windows disc with using diagnostics. Therefore, when checking the capacity of the Access Help. Turn off your hard disk to Windows...
... partition, of the disk appears to the support site. To recover the hard disk to its original contents, do the following: v Rescue and Restore your hard disk according to the same state as it on your PC starts. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Restoring factory contents Instead of providing a recovery disc or a Windows disc with using diagnostics. Therefore, when checking the capacity of the Access Help. Turn off your hard disk to Windows...
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... system updates, run diagnostics, and recorded information before you call in warranty and when the warranty expires, go to help and service v Lenovo hardware repair - When calling for or by Lenovo or nonwarranted parts Note: All warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating...
... system updates, run diagnostics, and recorded information before you call in warranty and when the warranty expires, go to help and service v Lenovo hardware repair - When calling for or by Lenovo or nonwarranted parts Note: All warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format FRU XXXXXXX v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers v Installation and maintenance of network operating...
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... in the Safety and Warranty Guide for warranty information about the CRUs for your machine type. For the telephone number of CRUs for X ac power adapter TrackPoint cap X External CRUs (with latches) Battery X X X Optical drive X X Ultrabay device X X Internal CRUs (behind an access panel) Hard disk X drive X X Internal CRUs (located within the product) Keyboard X X Palm rest X X X Memory X X X PCI Express Mini Card X X Communication Daughter Card X X Online Video X X X X X X X X X 58 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... in the Safety and Warranty Guide for warranty information about the CRUs for your machine type. For the telephone number of CRUs for X ac power adapter TrackPoint cap X External CRUs (with latches) Battery X X X Optical drive X X Ultrabay device X X Internal CRUs (behind an access panel) Hard disk X drive X X Internal CRUs (located within the product) Keyboard X X Palm rest X X X Memory X X X PCI Express Mini Card X X Communication Daughter Card X X Online Video X X X X X X X X X 58 ThinkPad® T61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...fingerprint reader 26 hard disk drive 25 hibernation mode 20 keyboard 19 password 19 pointing device 20 power management 20 sleep mode 20 startup 26 troubleshooting 13 Productivity Center 1 R Read this first v recovering data 30 recovery discs 10 recovery options 29 Regulatory Notice 1 replacing battery 31 memory 37 Rescue and Recovery 29 restoring factory contents 29 S Safety and Warranty Guide 1 safety precautions 10 Setup Instructions 1 sleep mode problems 20 solving problems 9 specifications 60 startup problem 26 storage media handling 5 T taking care of your computer 3 ThinkVantage button...
...fingerprint reader 26 hard disk drive 25 hibernation mode 20 keyboard 19 password 19 pointing device 20 power management 20 sleep mode 20 startup 26 troubleshooting 13 Productivity Center 1 R Read this first v recovering data 30 recovery discs 10 recovery options 29 Regulatory Notice 1 replacing battery 31 memory 37 Rescue and Recovery 29 restoring factory contents 29 S Safety and Warranty Guide 1 safety precautions 10 Setup Instructions 1 sleep mode problems 20 solving problems 9 specifications 60 startup problem 26 storage media handling 5 T taking care of your computer 3 ThinkVantage button...