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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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...use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to the safety of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check exterior covers for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for : a. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or... other liquids, or signs of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you must not be ...
...use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to the safety of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check exterior covers for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for : a. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or... other liquids, or signs of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you must not be ...
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..., such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on your body. Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. Protect against your clothing. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the...
..., such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on your body. Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. Protect against your clothing. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the...
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...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 ... Recovery main screen. 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...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 ...
...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 ... Recovery main screen. 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...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 ...
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...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 If the voltage is used . Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing... voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do ...
...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 If the voltage is used . Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing... voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do ...
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...moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the next section. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the voltage is displayed. General checkout 31 If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. If it may... icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on ....
...moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the next section. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the voltage is displayed. General checkout 31 If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. If it may... icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on ....
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... page 62). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it.... the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. 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 Checking the backup...
... page 62). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it.... the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. 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 Checking the backup...
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... use it can be made available to the hard disk drive. The system board must enter the SVP in the BIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. If it has, it to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the... "How to recover data from the hard disk drive. The POP has been removed. 5. 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 user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard...
... use it can be made available to the hard disk drive. The system board must enter the SVP in the BIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. If it has, it to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the... "How to recover data from the hard disk drive. The POP has been removed. 5. 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 user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard...
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... Screen blank mode If the time set on the timer, and the user does not do any key. so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you specified. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint.... v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. To put the computer into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do not set...
... Screen blank mode If the time set on the timer, and the user does not do any key. so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you specified. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint.... v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. To put the computer into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do not set...
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... operation. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following...The hibernation file in suspend mode. Closing the lid. - Note: The computer does not accept any action to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it before taking any input immediately after it ...
... operation. v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following...The hibernation file in suspend mode. Closing the lid. - Note: The computer does not accept any action to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it before taking any input immediately after it ...
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...one Wireless LAN devices are found . System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. DIMM. System board. 0192 System Security- Press to continue. 1. Remove one ...to continue. 1. System board. 0232 1. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Security password retry count exceeded. 1. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware ...
...one Wireless LAN devices are found . System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. DIMM. System board. 0192 System Security- Press to continue. 1. Remove one ...to continue. 1. System board. 0232 1. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Security password retry count exceeded. 1. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware ...
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...1. DIMM. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is dead. 1. System board. Default configuration used . 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F7 ... checksum bad-The password is plugged in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. CPU. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx...
...1. DIMM. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is dead. 1. System board. Default configuration used . 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F7 ... checksum bad-The password is plugged in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. CPU. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx...
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... 1. DIMM. 2. System board. System board. No valid operating system. 1. Excluded from any device. Fan error. Thermal sensing error. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to boot from. 2. System board. I/O device IRQ conflict. Hibernation error. Load "Setup ... 2. Invalid system configuration data. Fan. 2. Cannot boot from boot order. FRU or action, in boot order. Backup battery. 3. System board. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Thermal grease. 3. Check the status of...
... 1. DIMM. 2. System board. System board. No valid operating system. 1. Excluded from any device. Fan error. Thermal sensing error. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to boot from. 2. System board. I/O device IRQ conflict. Hibernation error. Load "Setup ... 2. Invalid system configuration data. Fan. 2. Cannot boot from boot order. FRU or action, in boot order. Backup battery. 3. System board. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Thermal grease. 3. Check the status of...
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... tests did not identify the adapter or device that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. DIMM h. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. System board b. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can...any damaged FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation,...
... tests did not identify the adapter or device that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. DIMM h. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. System board b. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can...any damaged FRU. 3. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least 10 times. 2. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation,...
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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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... written to use light is on Green: The computer is operational. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 This indicator is on when Wireless PAN is on , and the radio link is enabled. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 80% to the ac power supply. 10 Standby... . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking green: The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to 100% of the capacity, and being charged....
... written to use light is on Green: The computer is operational. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 This indicator is on when Wireless PAN is on , and the radio link is enabled. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 80% to the ac power supply. 10 Standby... . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking green: The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to 100% of the capacity, and being charged....
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...9. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is heard this test again. Place the computer on the computer. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video ... Tests --> Internal Speaker Note: Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53
...9. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is heard this test again. Place the computer on the computer. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video ... Tests --> Internal Speaker Note: Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53
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... to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Before replacing any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by removing any interconnecting cables. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction... the drawing. 7. Verify this by the arrow in place and none are listed. 4. Attention: The system board is sensitive to observe the following general rules: 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61
... to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Before replacing any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by removing any interconnecting cables. When removing the FRU, move it in the direction... the drawing. 7. Verify this by the arrow in place and none are listed. 4. Attention: The system board is sensitive to observe the following general rules: 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61
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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 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. 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 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 . Table 11.
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 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. 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 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 . Table 11.
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The hard disk drive is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of all the information on page 62 Attention: v Do .... 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 in suspend mode. Table 13. v Before removing the drive, have the...
The hard disk drive is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of all the information on page 62 Attention: v Do .... 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 in suspend mode. Table 13. v Before removing the drive, have the...