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...troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, ..., guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. About 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
...troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, ..., guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. About 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
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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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... cord. 3. c. Safety information 5 Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for.... b. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue...
... cord. 3. c. Safety information 5 Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for.... b. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue...
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... The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against your clothing. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge ...when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. 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 Avoid contact with other people. v Use the black side of a grounding system ...
... The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against your clothing. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge ...when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. 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 Avoid contact with other people. v Use the black side of a grounding system ...
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... procédures décrites. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device...
... procédures décrites. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device...
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..., CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to...18 - Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the screen and install the necessary software. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for assistance or ...
..., CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to...18 - Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the screen and install the necessary software. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for assistance or ...
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If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace ...FRUs, one by one error code is listed in effect. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are instructed to be overwritten. Improper handling of any excessive force to prevent cracking at each BGA ... processor board and a system board. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for the computer you are servicing may alter the settings. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system ...
If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace ...FRUs, one by one error code is listed in effect. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are instructed to be overwritten. Improper handling of any excessive force to prevent cracking at each BGA ... processor board and a system board. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for the computer you are servicing may alter the settings. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system ...
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...to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. v A FRU should service the computer. When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. If the error does...Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only...
...to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to your particular computer. v A FRU should service the computer. When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. If the error does...Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only...
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... checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on the diskette drive... force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of service __ 3. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse,...
... checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on the diskette drive... force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of service __ 3. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse,...
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Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. The use 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. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide 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 possible. 2. The use 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. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25
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... F10, and then Enter. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the computer. 2. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. Turn on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer...USB device, connect it by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. The utility is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the ...
... F10, and then Enter. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the computer. 2. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. Turn on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer...USB device, connect it by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. The utility is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the ...
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... Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The options on the ThinkPad computer. Run the applicable function test. Press ENTER to move in the PC-Doctor menu. otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor...v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. If you have an external monitor attached to...
... Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The options on the ThinkPad computer. Run the applicable function test. Press ENTER to move in the PC-Doctor menu. otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor...v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. If you have an external monitor attached to...
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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 ... v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. 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 your...
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 ... v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. 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 your...
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... only when the AC adapter is used . If the voltage is supplied when you turn on the computer. Turn off the computer. 6. 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. Check that ...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 Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board.
... only when the AC adapter is used . If the voltage is supplied when you turn on the computer. Turn off the computer. 6. 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. Check that ...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 Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board.
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...still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. 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 . Perform operational charging. Reinstall the battery pack.... To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Remove it . Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature ...
...still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. 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 . Perform operational charging. Reinstall the battery pack.... To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Remove it . Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature ...
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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 Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. v If the...
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 Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. v If the...
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...press OK. When the "Welcome to power down the computer during the recovery process. Then next menu appears. When this case, you can recover the new drive with a warning, select Next. Previous menus may remain on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery... discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is intended only for the computer.
...press OK. When the "Welcome to power down the computer during the recovery process. Then next menu appears. When this case, you can recover the new drive with a warning, select Next. Previous menus may remain on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery... discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is intended only for the computer.
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... files are processed. No user intervention is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The computer does not start until all the files are copied, the computer will restart and return to the "Welcome to Rescue and Recovery" screen.... A warning that antivirus software is not bootable. 7. Passwords As many as three passwords may take about 25 minutes. 9. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). Power-on password A power-on password...
... files are processed. No user intervention is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The computer does not start until all the files are copied, the computer will restart and return to the "Welcome to Rescue and Recovery" screen.... A warning that antivirus software is not bootable. 7. Passwords As many as three passwords may take about 25 minutes. 9. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). Power-on password A power-on password...
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... the backup battery. Related service information 35 If no SVP has been set: 1. For how to reset the password. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. If it ...the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the power-on page 36. The POP has...
... the backup battery. Related service information 35 If no SVP has been set: 1. For how to reset the password. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. If it ...the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the power-on page 36. The POP has...
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... Password field. For the other models, enter the master HDP. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten...POP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen...
... Password field. For the other models, enter the master HDP. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten...POP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen...