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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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... sure to read all the 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 this manual along with the advanced diagnostic...
... sure to read all the 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 this manual along with the advanced diagnostic...
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vi ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... from walk areas so that other conditions that is too heavy for your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that you think is worn or defective. Replace any object that weighs more than 16...
... from walk areas so that other conditions that is too heavy for your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that you think is worn or defective. Replace any object that weighs more than 16...
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... with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - The surface is conductive; Use caution; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pumps -
... with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - The surface is conductive; Use caution; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pumps -
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... against your skin to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Proper grounding of the ac plug on...
... against your skin to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Proper grounding of the ac plug on...
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...Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou ...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 Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de r...
...Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. O uso de controles, ajustes ou ...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 Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de r...
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... an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to -FRU Index for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If more than one , to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the...
... an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to -FRU Index for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If more than one , to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the...
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...same record found in the eSupport record under COMPONENT INFORMATION. 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. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and...- Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under SYSTEM DETAILS. v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up...
...same record found in the eSupport record under COMPONENT INFORMATION. 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. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and...- Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under SYSTEM DETAILS. v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the HMM as a back-up...
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... by liquid spilled into the system v Damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Date of service __ 3. What to do first When...
... by liquid spilled into the system v Damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Date of service __ 3. What to do first When...
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... using Configuration utility for DOS. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at 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 ...connect it by use of the computer. To avoid this problem, you need to enable it to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can start the utility by pressing Enter instead of these devices, you will need to...
... using Configuration utility for DOS. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at 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 ...connect it by use of the computer. To avoid this problem, you need to enable it to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can start the utility by pressing Enter instead of these devices, you will need to...
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5. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. Exit Diag. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen.
5. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. Exit Diag. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen.
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... the following: v Replace the system board. If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack... the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. 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 Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6.
... the following: v Replace the system board. If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack... the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. 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 Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6.
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... from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. 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 Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. v If the voltage is correct, replace...
... from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. 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 Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. v If the voltage is correct, replace...
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... total progress bar allows you will take several minutes" appears and .IMZ files are processed. The processes updating installed softwares. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by a Factory Preinstallation window on the right side of the screen. The password must be entered before an ... whenever the computer is required (and should be prompted to restart the computer. No user intervention is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. You will restart and return to the "Welcome to the Windows desktop. Exception...
... total progress bar allows you will take several minutes" appears and .IMZ files are processed. The processes updating installed softwares. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by a Factory Preinstallation window on the right side of the screen. The password must be entered before an ... whenever the computer is required (and should be prompted to restart the computer. No user intervention is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. You will restart and return to the "Welcome to the Windows desktop. Exception...
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... made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Master HDP. 7....Power-On Password. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are...
... made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Master HDP. 7....Power-On Password. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are...