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...ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, 7659, 7660, 7661, 7662, 7663, 7664, and 7665 ThinkPad R61 and R61i MT MT 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753, 7754, and 7755 Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad... troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. v The product-specific section includes service, ...general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Use this manual This manual contains service and reference ...
...ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, 7659, 7660, 7661, 7662, 7663, 7664, and 7665 ThinkPad R61 and R61i MT MT 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753, 7754, and 7755 Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad... troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. v The product-specific section includes service, ...general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Use this manual This manual contains service and reference ...
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... 2. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad computer. v Do not perform any safety device that is too heavy for your elbows. v "General safety" v "Electrical safety" on page 2 v "Safety ... safety information that you need to be familiar with before returning the machine to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 v When lifting any other service representatives and the customer's personnel are good electrical conductors. If your back.
... 2. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad computer. v Do not perform any safety device that is too heavy for your elbows. v "General safety" v "Electrical safety" on page 2 v "Safety ... safety information that you need to be familiar with before returning the machine to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 v When lifting any other service representatives and the customer's personnel are good electrical conductors. If your back.
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...grounding of a plastic dental mirror. v Always look carefully for possible hazards in good condition. Examples of this inspection guide. Switch off the computer. Check the power cord for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Use a meter to get medical aid. Check for cracked ... become a victim yourself. - b. Disconnect the power cord. 3. v Do not service the following checklist at the beginning 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 an...
...grounding of a plastic dental mirror. v Always look carefully for possible hazards in good condition. Examples of this inspection guide. Switch off the computer. Check the power cord for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Use a meter to get medical aid. Check for cracked ... become a victim yourself. - b. Disconnect the power cord. 3. v Do not service the following checklist at the beginning 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 an...
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...grounding system, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other people. Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is insulative and retains a charge even when... sure that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to provide a static-free work mat to electrostatic discharge (...
...grounding system, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other people. Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is insulative and retains a charge even when... sure that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to provide a static-free work mat to electrostatic discharge (...
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Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can cause electrical shorts. Verify this section are not left loose inside the computer. Pour ce faire, secouez l'unité et assurez-vous qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit. Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension ...tous les ressorts, vis et autres pièces sont bien en place et bien fixées. Bevor nach einem FRU-Austausch der Computer wieder angeschlossen wird, muß sichergestellt werden, daß keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehäuse vergessen wurden...
Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can cause electrical shorts. Verify this section are not left loose inside the computer. Pour ce faire, secouez l'unité et assurez-vous qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit. Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension ...tous les ressorts, vis et autres pièces sont bien en place et bien fixées. Bevor nach einem FRU-Austausch der Computer wieder angeschlossen wird, muß sichergestellt werden, daß keine Schrauben, Federn oder andere Kleinteile fehlen oder im Gehäuse vergessen wurden...
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... equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect 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. Safety notice 8 DANGER Before...
... equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect 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. Safety notice 8 DANGER Before...
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...downloads are customer-installable. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 16 - Use the following strategy to use error message" on page 16 v "Strategy ... installed before completing the service action. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. "FRU identification for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 15 Important service information This chapter presents following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a system board" on page 16...
...downloads are customer-installable. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 16 - Use the following strategy to use error message" on page 16 v "Strategy ... installed before completing the service action. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. "FRU identification for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 15 Important service information This chapter presents following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a system board" on page 16...
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...the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to diagnose failures. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Some computers have this task. If you are instructed to be the cause of a system board can be ...low-level format before doing this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it . Important notice for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have both a processor board and a system board. This will cause all customer data on a system board ...
...the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to diagnose failures. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Some computers have this task. If you are instructed to be the cause of a system board can be ...low-level format before doing this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it . Important notice for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have both a processor board and a system board. This will cause all customer data on a system board ...
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... the FRU part number are servicing sequence might have nothing to your particular computer. Some descriptions might be overwritten. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 Single failures can occur for DOS" on page 23 - ...Recovery" on page 26 v "Power system checkout" on page 26 - v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
... the FRU part number are servicing sequence might have nothing to your particular computer. Some descriptions might be overwritten. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 Single failures can occur for DOS" on page 23 - ...Recovery" on page 26 v "Power system checkout" on page 26 - v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws.
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...detected __ 7. Before 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 which the failing FRU was caused by... installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . Following is covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...detected __ 7. Before 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 which the failing FRU was caused by... installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . Following is covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 23 Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation.
The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 23 Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation.
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...protected by the supervisor password. then power on page 45. If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on the computer. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of these devices, you will need to enable it to...Doctor. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual On the BIOS Setup Utility ...
...protected by the supervisor password. then power on page 45. If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on the computer. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of these devices, you will need to enable it to...Doctor. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual On the BIOS Setup Utility ...
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...with the arrow keys, and press Enter. A pull-down for DOS. Press ENTER to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to select. General checkout 25 The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. ... Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Full v Memory Test - v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the model...
...with the arrow keys, and press Enter. A pull-down for DOS. Press ENTER to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to select. General checkout 25 The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. ... Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Full v Memory Test - v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the model...
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...-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)...press Esc. 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 a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. ...
...-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)...press Esc. 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 a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. ...
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...1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on the computer. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 45. Turn off the... computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used , replace the port replicator. See the following : 1. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 27 Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, ...
...1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on the computer. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 45. Turn off the... computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used , replace the port replicator. See the following : 1. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 27 Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, ...
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... hot, it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power...
... hot, it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power...
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... page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. General checkout 29 Red (+) Black (-) Wire...
... page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. General checkout 29 Red (+) Black (-) Wire...
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...hours. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 32 v "Power management" on page 34 v "Symptom...select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. 4. In this case, you use . This is apparent on the screen for the computer. Order the recovery discs and the drive at a time. If you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Insert the Product ...
...hours. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 32 v "Power management" on page 34 v "Symptom...select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. 4. In this case, you use . This is apparent on the screen for the computer. Order the recovery discs and the drive at a time. If you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Insert the Product ...
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... passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on page 33. Power-on password A power-on password (POP)...been forgotten and cannot be needed for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The system administrator then provides the user HDP to the hard disk ...
... passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on page 33. Power-on password A power-on password (POP)...been forgotten and cannot be needed for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The system administrator then provides the user HDP to the hard disk ...
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...is displayed in the Enter Current Password field. For the other models, enter the POP. If the Using Passphrase item is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. then, in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes ....servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the computer. 2. How to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 79. 4. For how to enterBIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up...
...is displayed in the Enter Current Password field. For the other models, enter the POP. If the Using Passphrase item is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. then, in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes ....servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the computer. 2. How to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 79. 4. For how to enterBIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up...