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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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... less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Begin the checks with . Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. If any ... or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. b. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify...
... less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Begin the checks with . Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. If any ... or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. b. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify...
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...wrist strap. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your clothing. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the ac plug on these systems. - You ... the parts in charge between objects. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is desirable but not necessary. - Note: The use have been certified (ISO...
...wrist strap. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your clothing. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the ac plug on these systems. - You ... the parts in charge between objects. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is desirable but not necessary. - Note: The use have been certified (ISO...
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... General checkout 29 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 to run the test, click...Info v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility 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 Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some ...
... General checkout 29 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 to run the test, click...Info v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility 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 Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some ...
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... Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. 5. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. See the following :...AC adapter may different from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. Unplug the...
... Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. 5. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. See the following :...AC adapter may different from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. Unplug the...
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... system board. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to charge. Then reinstall the... battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in...
... system board. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to charge. Then reinstall the... battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in...
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... ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage...
... ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage...
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...get access to reset the password. Remove the backup battery. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the...system configuration. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to enterBIOS Setup Utility. If no master HDP is known by the servicer: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Turn on ...
...get access to reset the password. Remove the backup battery. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the...system configuration. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to enterBIOS Setup Utility. If no master HDP is known by the servicer: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Turn on ...
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... disk drive is independent of the following events occur in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. This default low-battery behavior is powered off . Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby ... the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you specified. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage®...
... disk drive is independent of the following events occur in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. This default low-battery behavior is powered off . Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby ... the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you specified. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage®...
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... a serial device or a PC Card device. If you do any input immediately after it and then try to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to resume normal operation,...restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. v The ring indicator (RI) is powered ...
... a serial device or a PC Card device. If you do any input immediately after it and then try to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to resume normal operation,...restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. v The ring indicator (RI) is powered ...
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... them. or press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Extended RAM error- System board. 01C8 Two or more modem devices are found. Remove the...Information Area. 0189 System board. Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 0192 System Security- Security password retry count exceeded. 1. Load Setup Defaults 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...
... them. or press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Extended RAM error- System board. 01C8 Two or more modem devices are found. Remove the...Information Area. 0189 System board. Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 0192 System Security- Security password retry count exceeded. 1. Load Setup Defaults 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...
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...Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Related service information 41 Default configuration used . 1. System board. 0271 Date and ... configuration used . 1. Load "Setup Default" in the computer. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. DIMM. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in ...
...Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Related service information 41 Default configuration used . 1. System board. 0271 Date and ... configuration used . 1. Load "Setup Default" in the computer. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. DIMM. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in ...
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...and is installed correctly. 2. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Error messages Table 2. Backup battery. 3. Restore the system configuration to boot from. 2. Fan. 2. System board. No valid operating system. 1. Load "Setup Defaults" in the ...Excluded from any device. Related service information 43 Thermal sensing error. System board. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Invalid system configuration data. Hibernation error. System board. 1. System board. 1. ...
...and is installed correctly. 2. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Error messages Table 2. Backup battery. 3. Restore the system configuration to boot from. 2. Fan. 2. System board. No valid operating system. 1. Load "Setup Defaults" in the ...Excluded from any device. Related service information 43 Thermal sensing error. System board. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Invalid system configuration data. Hibernation error. System board. 1. System board. 1. ...
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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. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If any...to verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. DIMM h. Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not isolate FRUs that have no ...or optical drive g. PC Cards 4. System board b. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If any...to verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. DIMM h. Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not isolate FRUs that have no ...or optical drive g. PC Cards 4. System board b. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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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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...in suspend mode. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is on and ready to use . ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Note:...Power on Green: The computer is charged between 0% to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is on . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link is charged between 5% to 20% of the ...
...in suspend mode. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is on and ready to use . ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Note:...Power on Green: The computer is charged between 0% to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is on . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link is charged between 5% to 20% of the ...
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... select HDD diagnostic program. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is heard this test again. Diagnostics -->...ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery...
... select HDD diagnostic program. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is heard this test again. Diagnostics -->...ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery...
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... power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Verify this by shaking the computer gently and listening for removing the FRU, as given by , electrostatic discharge. Before touching it in the direction as given in the drawing. 6. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 An...
... power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Verify this by shaking the computer gently and listening for removing the FRU, as given by , electrostatic discharge. Before touching it in the direction as given in the drawing. 6. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 An...
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 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 .
Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 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 .
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...nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 3 4 2 When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 13. The hard disk drive is in suspend mode. 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 . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Removal steps of data.
...nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 3 4 2 When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 13. The hard disk drive is in suspend mode. 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 . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Removal steps of data.