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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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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... 2007, 2011 v About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, ...
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... 2007, 2011 v About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, ...
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vi ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices 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 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information 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 5 v "Handling devices 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 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
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... shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v When lifting any other service representatives and the customer's personnel are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a slow lifting force. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your elbows. v Do not perform...
... shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v When lifting any other service representatives and the customer's personnel are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a slow lifting force. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your elbows. v Do not perform...
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... power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - 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 Pumps - Use caution; Power supply units - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of...
... power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - 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 Pumps - Use caution; Power supply units - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of...
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... such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of this inspection guide. Safety information 5 If any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for : a. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware ... machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they...
... such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of this inspection guide. Safety information 5 If any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for : a. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware ... machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they...
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... braid, or green-wire ground. - Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Notes: 1. Grounding requirements Electrical...
... braid, or green-wire ground. - Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Notes: 1. Grounding requirements Electrical...
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... from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual to conform to the requirements of the International...
... from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual to conform to the requirements of the International...
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... are instructed to run a low-level format before doing this task. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of any excessive force...
... are instructed to run a low-level format before doing this task. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of any excessive force...
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v Authorized IBM Business Partners can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "Filter by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) ... the Serial number and the list of key commodities will be used 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. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the...
v Authorized IBM Business Partners can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "Filter by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) ... the Serial number and the list of key commodities will be used 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. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the...
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...following important notes. v A FRU should service the computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS" on removing and replacing FRUs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for Rescue and Recovery" on page 29 v "Power system checkout" on page 30 The descriptions in the ..., saving, or formatting. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not to do not replace the FRU.
...following important notes. v A FRU should service the computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS" on removing and replacing FRUs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for Rescue and Recovery" on page 29 v "Power system checkout" on page 30 The descriptions in the ..., saving, or formatting. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not to do not replace the FRU.
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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 Date on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment...
...) 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 Date on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25
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... by use of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that is entered. Turn on page 30, and check ... is an overview of entering the supervisor password; The utility is available on the computer. then power on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. Note: If a supervisor password has been set...
... by use of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that is entered. Turn on page 30, and check ... is an overview of entering the supervisor password; The utility is available on the computer. then power on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. Note: If a supervisor password has been set...
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... the PC-Doctor menu. If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu...v Run 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 - A pull-down for DOS. Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key ...
... the PC-Doctor menu. If you have an external monitor attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu...v Run 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 - A pull-down for DOS. Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key ...