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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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... problems effectively. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. 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 About this manual along with ThinkPad products.
... problems effectively. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. 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 About this manual along with ThinkPad products.
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vi ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... obstruct fan louvers or cover them with your elbows. Never move suddenly or twist when you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not attempt to lift. 4. v Insert the ends of a machine. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and...
... obstruct fan louvers or cover them with your elbows. Never move suddenly or twist when you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not attempt to lift. 4. v Insert the ends of a machine. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and...
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... mirror. do not become a victim yourself. - Use caution; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Pumps - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive;
... mirror. do not become a victim yourself. - Use caution; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Pumps - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive;
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... plug on these systems. - v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Protect against your clothing. 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
... plug on these systems. - v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Protect against your clothing. 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
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... to hazardous laser radiation. Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle ...specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... to hazardous laser radiation. Such devices are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle ...specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... (Ball Grid Array) chipset. If more than one error code is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms...
... (Ball Grid Array) chipset. If more than one error code is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms...
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... PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can access Eclaim 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) v eSupport can be returned in the machine type..., with applicable machine type model and FRU will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. The 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...
... PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can access Eclaim 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) v eSupport can be returned in the machine type..., with applicable machine type model and FRU will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. The 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...
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... some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of an incompatible card v Improper...
... some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of an incompatible card v Improper...
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...devices, you will need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. then power on page 47. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. To avoid this problem, you need to enable it to test a device that are disabled, ...is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on the Web site. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is in PC-Doctor. Turn on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
...devices, you will need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. then power on page 47. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. To avoid this problem, you need to enable it to test a device that are disabled, ...is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on the Web site. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is in PC-Doctor. Turn on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. 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 Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc.
5. Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. 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 Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc.
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...31 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. 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. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that the battery ...power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. 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 Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see...
...31 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. 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. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that the battery ...power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. 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 Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see...
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... computer upside down. 3. 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 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page...
... computer upside down. 3. 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 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page...
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... After all the files are processed. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered 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 the OOBE (Out of...allows you will be booted. The final recovery disc may be safely removed during this may also be prompted to the Windows desktop. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of these passwords has been set, a prompt for about 25 minutes. 9. You will then be ...
... After all the files are processed. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered 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 the OOBE (Out of...allows you will be booted. The final recovery disc may be safely removed during this may also be prompted to the Windows desktop. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of these passwords has been set, a prompt for about 25 minutes. 9. You will then be ...
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...enter the POP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User ... HDP. 7. Type the current SVP in the Enter Current Password field. 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 move down the menu. 4. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is...
...enter the POP. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User ... HDP. 7. Type the current SVP in the Enter Current Password field. 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 move down the menu. 4. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is...