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...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 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 61 1010 Battery pack 62 1020 Ultrabay Slim device 63 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or...view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
...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 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 61 1010 Battery pack 62 1020 Ultrabay Slim device 63 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or...view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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...any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (...power cord disconnected. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety information 5 Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets... purpose of this inspection guide. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5.
...any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (...power cord disconnected. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety information 5 Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets... purpose of this inspection guide. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5.
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...are wearing a wrist strap. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding 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 Most clothing is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note: The use ...be considered sensitive to eliminate static on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the electrical outlet can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to any frame ground...
...are wearing a wrist strap. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding 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 Most clothing is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note: The use ...be considered sensitive to eliminate static on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the electrical outlet can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to any frame ground...
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... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard ...to your computer. To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related... 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 ...
... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard ...to your computer. To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related... 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 ...
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... 4. 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 v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Note: Noise... for correct continuity and installation. If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the ...
... 4. 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 v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. Note: Noise... for correct continuity and installation. If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the ...
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...replace the system board. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed ... Power Meter icon in the computer. If the voltage is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on . Power off the computer. 2. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 95...
...replace the system board. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed ... Power Meter icon in the computer. If the voltage is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on . Power off the computer. 2. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 95...
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... the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen...
... the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen...
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... stored in the same operation. How to the system user. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80. 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. the...; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be used for a scheduled fee. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to reset the password. For how to remove the POP, see ... that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to ...
... stored in the same operation. How to the system user. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80. 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. the...; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be used for a scheduled fee. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to reset the password. For how to remove the POP, see ... that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to ...
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... set on the power switch. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do any key. If you specified. v Turn on the timer, and the user does not do what occurs in the... and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is independent of the following : v Press the Fn key. v The CPU stops. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. v Open the LCD ...
... set on the power switch. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do any key. If you specified. v Turn on the timer, and the user does not do what occurs in the... and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is independent of the following : v Press the Fn key. v The CPU stops. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. v Open the LCD ...
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...- The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any action to enter hibernation mode, do not undock it is restored from hibernation mode and resumes ...RI) is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v The time set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. v The...
...- The hibernation file in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any action to enter hibernation mode, do not undock it is restored from hibernation mode and resumes ...RI) is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v The time set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. v The...
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...; System board. 01CA More than one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. Reseat ... FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Remove all but one of them....
...; System board. 01CA More than one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. Reseat ... FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Remove all but one of them....
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... adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS ...not writable. 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. System board. 02F7...
... adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS ...not writable. 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. System board. 02F7...
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...System board. System board. Cannot boot from . Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Check the status of device which you want to boot from. 2. The device you want to what it was before the ...that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. I/O device IRQ conflict. Fan error. Fan. 2. Allocation error for device. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Excluded from . 2. Invalid system configuration data. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. Related...
...System board. System board. Cannot boot from . Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Check the status of device which you want to boot from. 2. The device you want to what it was before the ...that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. I/O device IRQ conflict. Fan error. Fan. 2. Allocation error for device. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Excluded from . 2. Invalid system configuration data. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. Related...
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...attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Battery pack e. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that...problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Devices attached to a variety of the following : 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to the port replicator c.
...attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Battery pack e. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that...problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Devices attached to a variety of the following : 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to the port replicator c.
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... Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista™ Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T61 and T61p...
... Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista™ Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T61 and T61p...
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...ready for status use . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link is operational. Table 8. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and ... , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. This indicator is on . Blinking green: The battery is on when Wireless PAN is being discharged. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in suspend mode. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51
...ready for status use . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link is operational. Table 8. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and ... , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. This indicator is on . Blinking green: The battery is on when Wireless PAN is being discharged. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in suspend mode. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51
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... off the computer. 2. Press enter. 5. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Turn on the computer. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 In this test again. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. ...Replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to start the diagnostic program. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Then, run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices HDA CODEC Test Speaker Interactive Tests...
... off the computer. 2. Press enter. 5. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Turn on the computer. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 In this test again. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. ...Replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to start the diagnostic program. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Then, run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices HDA CODEC Test Speaker Interactive Tests...
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...given by the arrow in which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Remove them in the order in the drawing. 6. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 Follow the correct sequence in the drawing. 7. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, ...personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as...
...given by the arrow in which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Remove them in the order in the drawing. 6. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 Follow the correct sequence in the drawing. 7. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, ...personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as...
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Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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... hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 13. Removal steps of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or SSD and storage converter.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it .
... hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 13. Removal steps of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or SSD and storage converter.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it .