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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 ... Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 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 key combinations 55 FRU replacement...Keyboard 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 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 ... Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 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 key combinations 55 FRU replacement...Keyboard 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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Recovery discs 156 Common service tools 165 Notices 167 Trademarks 168 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Recovery discs 156 Common service tools 165 Notices 167 Trademarks 168 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... troubleshoot problems effectively. Use 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, and 8939 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for...sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" ...
... troubleshoot problems effectively. Use 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, and 8939 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for...sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" ...
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... people will not trip over it . Use a slow lifting force. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules to prevent overheating of internal components. v Keep your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive...
... people will not trip over it . Use a slow lifting force. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules to prevent overheating of internal components. v Keep your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive...
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such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive; v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - do not become a ...
such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive; v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - do not become a ...
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... but not necessary. - When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1.
... but not necessary. - When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1.
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... of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt.... Opening 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 CD...
... of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt.... Opening 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 CD...
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... the error. Be sure that board, and then replace the other one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are...
... the error. Be sure that board, and then replace the other one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are...
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...hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "Filter by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "Parts Information by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. hard disk drive, ...then PARTS LOOKUP. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - Type in the PEW record under QUICK PATH. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be returned...
...hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "Filter by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "Parts Information by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. hard disk drive, ...then PARTS LOOKUP. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - Type in the PEW record under QUICK PATH. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be returned...
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... with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of an incorrect ac adapter on which the failing FRU was subjected to the following list: The following are not covered under...
... with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of an incorrect ac adapter on which the failing FRU was subjected to the following list: The following are not covered under...
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... If an error code appears, go to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If a supervisor password has been set by running the diagnostics test included in..., such as follows: 1. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly....
... If an error code appears, go to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If a supervisor password has been set by running the diagnostics test included in..., such as follows: 1. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly....
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Exit Diag. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. 5.
Exit Diag. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. 5.
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..., replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct ...continuity and installation. Turn off the computer. 6. 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
..., replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct ...continuity and installation. Turn off the computer. 6. 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
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... backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do...
... backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do...
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... is not bootable. 7. Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for about 12 more preinstallation. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered...
... is not bootable. 7. Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for about 12 more preinstallation. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered...