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...computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T61... and T61p (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891, 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898, 8899, 8900, 8938...
...computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T61... and T61p (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891, 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898, 8899, 8900, 8938...
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before 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
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before 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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... safety of every service task. Begin the checks with . Check exterior covers for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Insulation must determine how serious the...wire ground continuity for : a. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Safety information 5 Consider...not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9.
... safety of every service task. Begin the checks with . Check exterior covers for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Insulation must determine how serious the...wire ground continuity for : a. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Safety information 5 Consider...not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9.
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... specific service requirement. When working on ac-operated computers. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v... sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Notes: 1. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. The mat is...
... specific service requirement. When working on ac-operated computers. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v... sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Notes: 1. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. The mat is...
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...laser products. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders als hier ... the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Such devices are also sold separately as a...
...laser products. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders als hier ... the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Such devices are also sold separately as a...
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...1. "Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 18 - "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - "How to the system board before completing the service action. "Strategy for replacing a system board" on...error message" on page 18 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are ...
...1. "Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 18 - "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - "How to the system board before completing the service action. "Strategy for replacing a system board" on...error message" on page 18 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are ...
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... replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. If more than one . Before replacing...
... replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. If more than one . Before replacing...
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... the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might have nothing to your particular computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 - "PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for Windows" on page 26 - v When... a FRU only when a problem recurs. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten.
... the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might have nothing to your particular computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 - "PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for Windows" on page 26 - v When... a FRU only when a problem recurs. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten.
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...been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of servicer __ 2. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some...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 laptop products The ...
...been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of servicer __ 2. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some...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 laptop products The ...
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The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25
The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25
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...-Doctor might not run the test, do as the serial port. Turn on the computer. You can start the utility by use of entering the supervisor password; If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 30, and check the power sources. Note: PC-...site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that depend on the Web site. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. then power on the computer. 2. Instead ...
...-Doctor might not run the test, do as the serial port. Turn on the computer. You can start the utility by use of entering the supervisor password; If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 30, and check the power sources. Note: PC-...site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual For details that depend on the Web site. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. then power on the computer. 2. Instead ...
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... 27 The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Full v Memory Test - Follow the instructions on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive...
... 27 The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Full v Memory Test - Follow the instructions on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive...
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... Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models 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... to test the hardware features 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 designed to help you to your...
... Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models 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... to test the hardware features 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 designed to help you to your...
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...the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on the computer. 5. Remove the battery pack. 3. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC... replace the port replicator. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is not correct, replace the...
...the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on the computer. 5. Remove the battery pack. 3. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC... replace the port replicator. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is not correct, replace the...
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... icon. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment...voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. The resistance must be able to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If it is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Note: If the battery pack becomes...
... icon. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment...voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. The resistance must be able to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If it is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Note: If the battery pack becomes...
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...the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac... adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1.
...the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac... adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1.
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... Recovery Supplemental Disk, if you use recovery discs, recovery takes at the same time so that recovery is intended only for the computer. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, select Restore Your System. Press No. ©...; Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 The length of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Click OK. 3. Then next menu appears. Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery ...
... Recovery Supplemental Disk, if you use recovery discs, recovery takes at the same time so that recovery is intended only for the computer. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, select Restore Your System. Press No. ©...; Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 The length of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Click OK. 3. Then next menu appears. Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery ...
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...to remove the power-on password" on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The processes updating installed softwares. The computer does not start until all the files are copied, the computer will then be ignored.The entire process at desktop takes about...remaining recovery discs until the password is turned on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for it is booted. The final recovery disc may take about ...
...to remove the power-on password" on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The processes updating installed softwares. The computer does not start until all the files are copied, the computer will then be ignored.The entire process at desktop takes about...remaining recovery discs until the password is turned on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for it is booted. The final recovery disc may take about ...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. How to remove the hard-disk password" on the computer; Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP,...HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be replaced for access to recover data from the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten ...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. How to remove the hard-disk password" on the computer; Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP,...HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be replaced for access to recover data from the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten ...
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... Yes. Select Password. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known...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. 5. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup ...
... Yes. Select Password. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known...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. 5. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup ...