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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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... under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v 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, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this... and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Use this manual along with...
... under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v 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, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this... and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Use this manual along with...
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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. 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
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... for you think is too heavy for your hair is worn or defective. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not attempt to lift any heavy object: 1. If your clothing. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels...
... for you think is too heavy for your hair is worn or defective. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not attempt to lift any heavy object: 1. If your clothing. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels...
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Switch off power. - Blowers and fans - Power supply units - do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive; Pumps - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. v Do not service ...
Switch off power. - Blowers and fans - Power supply units - do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive; Pumps - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. v Do not service ...
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...were installed to the safety of any potentially unsafe conditions, 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 0.1 ohm or less between the ...filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. If any obvious non...
...were installed to the safety of any potentially unsafe conditions, 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 0.1 ohm or less between the ...filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. If any obvious non...
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... of a grounding system to eliminate static on these systems. - When working on ac-operated computers. 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 Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Attach the ESD ground clip to...
... of a grounding system to eliminate static on these systems. - When working on ac-operated computers. 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 Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Attach the ESD ground clip to...
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Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls ... radiation exposure. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Werden Steuer- 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...
Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls ... radiation exposure. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Werden Steuer- 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...
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... not correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are very sensitive. How to...
... not correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are very sensitive. How to...
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... found in the PEW record under PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SYSTEM. Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v eSupport can be used to view the list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be returned... (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The key commodities will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Input the MT and the Serial...
... found in the PEW record under PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SYSTEM. Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v eSupport can be used to view the list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be returned... (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The key commodities will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Input the MT and the Serial...
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..." on page 26 - Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be replaced because... of reasons that have been altered. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 -
..." on page 26 - Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be replaced because... of reasons that have been altered. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 -
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... : __ 1. Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to it may be a symptom of...
... : __ 1. Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to it may be a symptom of...
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Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 25 The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.
Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 25 The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.
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...Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. This section is entered....appears after the password is an overview of entering the supervisor password; The utility 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. then power on the following...
...Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. This section is entered....appears after the password is an overview of entering the supervisor password; The utility 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. then power on the following...
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...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 - Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel...To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Full Memory Test - On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys,...
...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 - Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel...To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Full Memory Test - On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys,...