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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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...general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained...information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v 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 ...
...general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained...information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v 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 ...
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Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before 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 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer. v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" 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 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 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer. v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1
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... device that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are good electrical conductors. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If your leg muscles; v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you...
... device that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are good electrical conductors. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If your leg muscles; v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you...
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... operating places in a machine: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - do not become a victim yourself. - The surface is conductive;
... operating places in a machine: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - do not become a victim yourself. - The surface is conductive;
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... cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. The power cord should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist.... 8. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7.
... cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. The power cord should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for any potentially unsafe conditions, use the following checklist.... 8. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7.
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... on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on these systems. - 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 When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. The mat is required for...
... on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on these systems. - 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 When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. The mat is required for...
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...dures décrites. There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución ...de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Werden Steuer- Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those...
...dures décrites. There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecución ...de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Werden Steuer- Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those...
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... displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one...
... displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one...
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...). warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be used to view the complete list of FRUs, type in the Eclaim record under QUICK PATH. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15...) v eSupport can be returned in the model type and serial number. v To view the complete 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.
...). warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be used to view the complete list of FRUs, type in the Eclaim record under QUICK PATH. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15...) v eSupport can be returned in the model type and serial number. v To view the complete 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.
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...reasons that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "...of a single, unreproducible failure. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v Be careful not to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Single failures can occur for Rescue and Recovery"...
...reasons that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "...of a single, unreproducible failure. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v Be careful not to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. Single failures can occur for Rescue and Recovery"...
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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
...) 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
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General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
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... 2. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual however, you will need to enable it to test a device that depend on model-unique functions...: 1. Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the procedure. then power on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 30, and check the power sources. To test a USB...
... 2. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual however, you will need to enable it to test a device that depend on model-unique functions...: 1. Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the procedure. then power on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 30, and check the power sources. To test a USB...
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... 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 - Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to the... ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to Active. ...
... 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 - Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to the... ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to Active. ...