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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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vi ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... the ends of a machine. Lift by standing or by pushing up above 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 Attention: Metal objects are servicing the machine. Replace any action that causes hazards to the customer, or...
... the ends of a machine. Lift by standing or by pushing up above 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 Attention: Metal objects are servicing the machine. Replace any action that causes hazards to the customer, or...
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Power supply units - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Switch off power. - v ...
Power supply units - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Switch off power. - v ...
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... exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Notes: 1. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is a difference in charge between objects. You can use of...
... exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Notes: 1. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is a difference in charge between objects. You can use of...
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... daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Pour éviter tout...
... daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Pour éviter tout...
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... incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. How to use...
... incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. How to use...
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warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be displayed. The key commodities will be...the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete list of FRUs for a machine type and model....type and serial number. v eSupport can be accessed 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 displayed. The key commodities will be...the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete list of FRUs for a machine type and model....type and serial number. v eSupport can be accessed 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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What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might ...
What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might ...
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...to "Power system checkout" on the computer. 2. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test..., do as follows: 1. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To ...
...to "Power system checkout" on the computer. 2. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test..., do as follows: 1. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To ...
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If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. To cancel the test, press Esc. 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 5. Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen.
If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. To cancel the test, press Esc. 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 5. Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen.
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... the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used . 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 See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: ... the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the computer does not charge during ...
... the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used . 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 See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: ... the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the computer does not charge during ...
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..." on page 80). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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. Measure the voltage of the backup...
..." on page 80). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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. Measure the voltage of the backup...
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A warning window appears, giving you will then be booted. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The computer does not start until all the files are copied, the computer will restart and return to the "Welcome to ... Box Experience) environment. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The password must be entered before an operating system can be prompted to restart the computer. You...
A warning window appears, giving you will then be booted. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The computer does not start until all the files are copied, the computer will restart and return to the "Welcome to ... Box Experience) environment. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The password must be entered before an operating system can be prompted to restart the computer. You...
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...the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. 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. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window...Yes in the Enter Current Password field. Select Password. 5. then enter the master HDP. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available on the...
...the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. 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. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window...Yes in the Enter Current Password field. Select Password. 5. then enter the master HDP. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available on the...