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...Symptom-to-FRU index 36 Numeric error codes 36 Error messages 41 Beep symptoms 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 No-beep symptoms 42 LCD-related symptoms 43 Intermittent problems 43 Undetermined problems 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 52 Fn...LAN . . 73 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or Intel Turbo Memory Mini Card 75 1100 SIM card slot 77 1110 Backup battery 79 1120 Keyboard bezel 80 1130 Speaker assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 84 1150 CPU 89 1160 LCD assembly 90 1170 Base cover, USB sub...
...Symptom-to-FRU index 36 Numeric error codes 36 Error messages 41 Beep symptoms 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 No-beep symptoms 42 LCD-related symptoms 43 Intermittent problems 43 Undetermined problems 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 52 Fn...LAN . . 73 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or Intel Turbo Memory Mini Card 75 1100 SIM card slot 77 1110 Backup battery 79 1120 Keyboard bezel 80 1130 Speaker assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 84 1150 CPU 89 1160 LCD assembly 90 1170 Base cover, USB sub...
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... units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Checklist: 1. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Remove the cover. Examples of every service task. v Do ...and whether you in your work area. Check exterior covers for : a. Blowers and fans - Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Begin the checks with the reflective surface of the units.) v If...
... units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Checklist: 1. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Remove the cover. Examples of every service task. v Do ...and whether you in your work area. Check exterior covers for : a. Blowers and fans - Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Begin the checks with the reflective surface of the units.) v If...
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... procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there...are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with . v Prevent the part from touching...
... procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there...are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with . v Prevent the part from touching...
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... der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. Such devices are equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Prima di rimuovere qualsiasi FRU, spegnere il sistema, scollegare dalle prese elettriche tutti i cavi di alimentazione, rimuovere ... any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If one of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
... der Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. Such devices are equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Prima di rimuovere qualsiasi FRU, spegnere il sistema, scollegare dalle prese elettriche tutti i cavi di alimentazione, rimuovere ... any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If one of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
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...VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In... Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen...
...VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In... Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen...
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... from the one you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the ac adapter cable. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 45. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 27 If you are here because...Checking operational charging" on page 28 To check the ac adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. If the voltage is used . Remove the battery pack. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the ac adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on ...
... from the one you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the ac adapter cable. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 45. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 27 If you are here because...Checking operational charging" on page 28 To check the ac adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. If the voltage is used . Remove the battery pack. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the ac adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on ...
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... indicator does not turn on , replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to the next section. Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware... Maintenance Manual If the charge indicator still does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . If...
... indicator does not turn on , replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to the next section. Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware... Maintenance Manual If the charge indicator still does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . If...
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... 61). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. General checkout 29 Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the backup...
... 61). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. General checkout 29 Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the backup...
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... drive can be 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. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 61. 3. For models supporting the... saved window, press Enter. 8. Turn on the screen; For how to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 79. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down ...
... drive can be 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. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 61. 3. For models supporting the... saved window, press Enter. 8. Turn on the screen; For how to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 79. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down ...
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...powered off. Select Master HDP. 7. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the ThinkPad computer. 3. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. A pop-up window opens. 6. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration ... parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance...
...powered off. Select Master HDP. 7. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the ThinkPad computer. 3. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. A pop-up window opens. 6. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration ... parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance...
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... button. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have to restart the system. Related service information 35 This default low-battery behavior is independent of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do not set on the resume timer ...not accept any action to reenter operation mode. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you...
... button. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have to restart the system. Related service information 35 This default low-battery behavior is independent of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do not set on the resume timer ...not accept any action to reenter operation mode. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it and then try to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and you...
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...on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. The most likely cause is not described there, go to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. This index can be replaced next. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of ...Symptom or error 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown ...
...on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. The most likely cause is not described there, go to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. This index can be replaced next. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of ...Symptom or error 0175 Bad CRC1, stop POST task-The EEPROM checksum is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown ...
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...a modem daughter card. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Load Setup Defaults in the EEPROM is not correct. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Remove all but one Wireless LAN devices are found . System board. 01C9 More than ... Load Setup Defaults in the EEPROM is not correct. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Then defaults.-The checksum of them. Charge the battery pack. 2. Remove one specified in CMOS. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor...
...a modem daughter card. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Load Setup Defaults in the EEPROM is not correct. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Remove all but one Wireless LAN devices are found . System board. 01C9 More than ... Load Setup Defaults in the EEPROM is not correct. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Then defaults.-The checksum of them. Charge the battery pack. 2. Remove one specified in CMOS. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor...
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... clock error. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is cleared. CPU. 2. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch ...widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual at offset nnnn. 1. Default configuration used . 1. Default configuration used . 1. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS ...
... clock error. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is cleared. CPU. 2. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch ...widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual at offset nnnn. 1. Default configuration used . 1. Default configuration used . 1. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS ...
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...The device you want to boot from . 2. System board. Error messages Table 2. Allocation error for device. Fan error. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Device not found. 1. System board. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly....Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. DIMM. 2. Excluded from any device. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Backup battery. 3. FRU or action, in sequence 1. System board. 1. Related service information 41 Hibernation error. System board. 1. Thermal grease. ...
...The device you want to boot from . 2. System board. Error messages Table 2. Allocation error for device. Fan error. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Device not found. 1. System board. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly....Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. DIMM. 2. Excluded from any device. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Backup battery. 3. FRU or action, in sequence 1. System board. 1. Related service information 41 Hibernation error. System board. 1. Thermal grease. ...
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... whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Run the diagnostic test for damage. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Battery pack e. If any damaged FRU. 3. Rerun the test to...all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Hard disk drive f. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not isolate FRUs that no error is operating correctly. (See "...
... whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Run the diagnostic test for damage. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Battery pack e. If any damaged FRU. 3. Rerun the test to...all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Hard disk drive f. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not isolate FRUs that no error is operating correctly. (See "...
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... (continued) Feature Description Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (4 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (7 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (for T61) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type...
... (continued) Feature Description Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (4 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (7 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (for T61) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type...
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...feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.11n) is on and not in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged between 0% to 20% of ...3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on, and the radio link is enabled. Blinking green: The battery is being charged. Blinking green: Data is charged between 5% to 80% of the capacity, and being discharged.... and being transmitted. Blinking green: Data is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.11n) is on and not in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged between 0% to 20% of ...3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on, and the radio link is enabled. Blinking green: The battery is being charged. Blinking green: Data is charged between 5% to 80% of the capacity, and being discharged.... and being transmitted. Blinking green: Data is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. Conexant Smart... Systemboard 3. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) ...
... message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. Conexant Smart... Systemboard 3. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) ...
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.... When replacing a FRU, use in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 118. 8. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer... flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Be sure to be damaged by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 60 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Begin by the numbers in the drawing. 7. Follow the correct sequence in the...
.... When replacing a FRU, use in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 118. 8. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer... flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Be sure to be damaged by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 60 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Begin by the numbers in the drawing. 7. Follow the correct sequence in the...