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...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 ... 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 78 1100 Backup battery 80 1110 SIM card slot 81 1120 Keyboard bezel 82 1130 Fan assembly 84 1140 CPU 87 1150 LCD assembly 88 1160... 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
...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 ... 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 78 1100 Backup battery 80 1110 SIM card slot 81 1120 Keyboard bezel 82 1130 Fan assembly 84 1140 CPU 87 1150 LCD assembly 88 1160... 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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...even when you use of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts...ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to guard against ESD damage...
...even when you use of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on your clothing. Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts...ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to guard against ESD damage...
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...is not correct, replace 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 cable. Remove the battery pack. 3. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and... installation. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. 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 used , replace the port...
...is not correct, replace 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 cable. Remove the battery pack. 3. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and... installation. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. 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 used , replace the port...
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... Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. 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. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down...
... Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. 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. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down...
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...The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The ring indicator (RI) is turned on the resume timer elapses. Wait a few seconds before ...either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. v If the timer conditions are using the...
...The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The ring indicator (RI) is turned on the resume timer elapses. Wait a few seconds before ...either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that time. v If the timer conditions are using the...
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... 01CA More than one of them . 1. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual DIMM. Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. Remove one Wireless LAN devices are found. Remove one ... in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. System board. 0232 1. System board. Hard disk drive. 4. Table 1. System board. 0188 System board. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. System ...
... 01CA More than one of them . 1. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual DIMM. Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. Remove one Wireless LAN devices are found. Remove one ... in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. System board. 0232 1. System board. Hard disk drive. 4. Table 1. System board. 0188 System board. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. System ...
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... that the power supply being used at a time (do the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. FRU replacement should be due to do not isolate FRUs that have no more ...has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. External diskette drive or optical drive g. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Turn on...
... that the power supply being used at a time (do the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. FRU replacement should be due to do not isolate FRUs that have no more ...has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. External diskette drive or optical drive g. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Turn on...
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Specifications (continued) Feature Description Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 5.2 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 7.8 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) v Linux Certification ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 49 Table 7.
Specifications (continued) Feature Description Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 5.2 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 7.8 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) v Linux Certification ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 49 Table 7.
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.... 7 Power on and ready to use. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on the keyboard is being charged. Table 8. Blinking green: The battery is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged between 0% to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is...in suspend mode. 3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 51 This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in -use Green: Data is on , and the radio link is...
.... 7 Power on and ready to use. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on the keyboard is being charged. Table 8. Blinking green: The battery is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged between 0% to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is...in suspend mode. 3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 51 This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in -use Green: Data is on , and the radio link is...
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...and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 53 Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices HDA CODEC Test Speaker Interactive ... the modem card in turn off and turn on a horizontal surface, and run this test again. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a.
...and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 53 Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Analog Devices HDA CODEC Test Speaker Interactive ... the modem card in turn off and turn on a horizontal surface, and run this test again. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a.
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...: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small ...establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by , electrostatic discharge. When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing. 7. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 61 Follow the correct sequence in the steps for rattling sounds. To put the new FRU in the procedures. Do not try ...
...: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small ...establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by , electrostatic discharge. When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing. 7. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 61 Follow the correct sequence in the steps for rattling sounds. To put the new FRU in the procedures. Do not try ...
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Table 11. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Table 11. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... rails For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD, and HDD rubber rails 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The hard...
... rails For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD, and HDD rubber rails 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The hard...
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If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this ... FRU. Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 66 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 14.
If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this ... FRU. Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 66 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 14.
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... the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is used on page 66 Table 16. 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in...-1 ( b ). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 70 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is used on page 66 Table 16. 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in...-1 ( b ). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 70 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 66 Table 17. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 71
Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 66 Table 17. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 71
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... page 71 Table 18. In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with wireless WAN. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 73
... page 71 Table 18. In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with wireless WAN. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 73
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... direction of the arrow. 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 9.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 75 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159...) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm ...
... direction of the arrow. 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 9.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 75 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159...) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm ...
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... the jack labeled MAIN on page 71 Table 21. 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of PCI Express Mini Card for...) or pick the connectors with fingerprint reader" on page 66 v "1060 Keyboard" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. 78 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... the jack labeled MAIN on page 71 Table 21. 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of PCI Express Mini Card for...) or pick the connectors with fingerprint reader" on page 66 v "1060 Keyboard" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. 78 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 66 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 22.
For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 66 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 22.