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Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs 17... 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 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...
Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs 17... 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 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...
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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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... 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. 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 This manual contains service and reference information for trained...
... 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. 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 This manual contains service and reference information for trained...
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... v Keep your eyes. If 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 not in a hazardous position. Do not attempt to prevent overheating of your hair is ...the machines during and after maintenance. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your clothing. v Place removed covers and other service representatives and the customer's personnel are good electrical conductors. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal ...
... v Keep your eyes. If 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 not in a hazardous position. Do not attempt to prevent overheating of your hair is ...the machines during and after maintenance. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your clothing. v Place removed covers and other service representatives and the customer's personnel are good electrical conductors. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal ...
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v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding ... injury and machine damage. Pumps - Power supply units - Blowers and fans - Switch off power. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - The...
v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding ... injury and machine damage. Pumps - Power supply units - Blowers and fans - Switch off power. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - The...
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... side of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects.... v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. You can occur when there is insulative and retains a charge even when you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service...
... side of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects.... v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. You can occur when there is insulative and retains a charge even when you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service...
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...ón de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or...regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual to conform to the requirements of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. Laser compliance ...
...ón de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or...regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual to conform to the requirements of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. Laser compliance ...
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... board" on the screen. 3. Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 18 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Strategy for replacing... presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 "Product definition" on page 18 -...
... board" on the screen. 3. Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 18 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Strategy for replacing... presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 "Product definition" on page 18 -...
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...components, and may be the cause of more than one , to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed . Attention: The drive startup...diagnosis with the first error code. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may alter the settings. Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to it. Replace only the FRU that...
...components, and may be the cause of more than one , to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed . Attention: The drive startup...diagnosis with the first error code. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may alter the settings. Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to it. Replace only the FRU that...
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...can access Eclaim at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be accessed 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 used to view the ...key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Under "Filter by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "Parts Information by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of key commodities built in a ...
...can access Eclaim at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be accessed 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 used to view the ...key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Under "Filter by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "Parts Information by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of key commodities built in a ...
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... the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Date of service __ 3. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected...material in the parts exchange form or parts return form 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 purchase __ 5. Failing...
... the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. Date of service __ 3. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected...material in the parts exchange form or parts return form 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 purchase __ 5. Failing...
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... Note: Noise from the one of the AC adapter may different from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. If ... AC adapter cable from the computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Check that power is used . Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4.
... Note: Noise from the one of the AC adapter may different from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. If ... AC adapter cable from the computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Check that power is used . Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4.
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...select Yes . Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then enter the master HDP. Select Master HDP. 7. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; 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 ..., enter the master HDP. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For the other models, enter the POP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go...
...select Yes . Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then enter the master HDP. Select Master HDP. 7. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; 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 ..., enter the master HDP. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For the other models, enter the POP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go...
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... in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms.... in the EEPROM is displayed for that device. in sequence." Related service information 39 System board. 0182 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Then save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. Run BIOS Setup Utility,...
... in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms.... in the EEPROM is displayed for that device. in sequence." Related service information 39 System board. 0182 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Then save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. Run BIOS Setup Utility,...
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.... Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is disabled, select Automatic to its place, remove the other one of them and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test-Quick. 2. If the Touch... 3. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. This symptom is not a hardware problem.
.... Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is disabled, select Automatic to its place, remove the other one of them and run Diagnostics --> Memory Test-Quick. 2. If the Touch... 3. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. This symptom is not a hardware problem.
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... a torque driver, refer to the "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 162) in the table. In the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the ...bag. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a new one should be used only once. FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to tighten. If you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v...
... a torque driver, refer to the "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 162) in the table. In the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the ...bag. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a new one should be used only once. FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to tighten. If you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v...
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When you service the system board, avoid any kind of system board, PC Card/ExpressCard slots assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 106 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual a Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System™ b Security chip...
When you service the system board, avoid any kind of system board, PC Card/ExpressCard slots assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 2.7 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 106 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual a Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System™ b Security chip...
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... Smart Card 42W7820 ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later - Parts list-Common service tools Tool P/N Screwdriver kit 1/4″ drive spinner handle 95F3598 1650840 1/4″ Sq. Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ spm 174 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Common service tools Table 56...
... Smart Card 42W7820 ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later - Parts list-Common service tools Tool P/N Screwdriver kit 1/4″ drive spinner handle 95F3598 1650840 1/4″ Sq. Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ spm 174 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Common service tools Table 56...
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... or service marks of others. 176 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Users of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both: v Intel® v Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may have been estimated through extrapolation. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in...
... or service marks of others. 176 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Users of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both: v Intel® v Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may have been estimated through extrapolation. The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in...
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Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for ...44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) . . 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn... 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for ...44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) . . 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn... 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii