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...common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, ...the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 15. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v
...common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, ...the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 15. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v
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.... 2. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before you are fastened or rolled up with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from all personnel, while you service a ThinkPad computer. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your feet. 3. v Wear safety glasses when you are good electrical conductors. v Place removed covers and other conditions... position. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before returning the machine to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1
.... 2. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before you are fastened or rolled up with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from all personnel, while you service a ThinkPad computer. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your feet. 3. v Wear safety glasses when you are good electrical conductors. v Place removed covers and other conditions... position. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before returning the machine to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1
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... service task. The power cord should use the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Examples of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Power supply units - b. c. v Always look carefully for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. v Do not touch... to identify potential safety hazards due to protect users and service personnel from their normal operating places in the parts list. Checklist: 1. Power off the computer. Check for possible hazards in good condition.
... service task. The power cord should use the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Examples of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Power supply units - b. c. v Always look carefully for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. v Do not touch... to identify potential safety hazards due to protect users and service personnel from their normal operating places in the parts list. Checklist: 1. Power off the computer. Check for possible hazards in good condition.
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...tampered with other liquids, or signs of a grounded work mat to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use coax or connector-outside shells ... part from touching your skin to the safety of a grounding system to any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...tampered with other liquids, or signs of a grounded work mat to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use coax or connector-outside shells ... part from touching your skin to the safety of a grounding system to any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is required for rattling sounds. Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension après remplacement d'une unité en clientèle,...ées. Verificare ciò scuotendo l'elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad eventuali rumori; Safety information 5 Proper grounding of the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all 'interno dell'elaboratore. Metallteile oder-splitter können Kurzschlüsse ...
...notices: multilingual translations The safety notices in English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Safety notice 1 Before the computer is required for rattling sounds. Avant de remettre l'ordinateur sous tension après remplacement d'une unité en clientèle,...ées. Verificare ciò scuotendo l'elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad eventuali rumori; Safety information 5 Proper grounding of the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all 'interno dell'elaboratore. Metallteile oder-splitter können Kurzschlüsse ...
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... statement Some models of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. to conform to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is ...Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
... statement Some models of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. to conform to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is ...Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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...- The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals... or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 18 ...
...- The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals... or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 18 ...
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... backup of the data before you continue. Strategy for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have been changed. Be sure that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup ...a device consists of the error. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to replace a FRU but the replacement does...first error code. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... backup of the data before you continue. Strategy for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have been changed. Be sure that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup ...a device consists of the error. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to replace a FRU but the replacement does...first error code. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...might not apply to your particular computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of the correct model. Some descriptions might be sure to read the entire page on page 26 - v When you go to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 "PC-Doctor... as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Be careful not to the checkout guide, be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem...
...might not apply to your particular computer. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of the correct model. Some descriptions might be sure to read the entire page on page 26 - v When you go to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 "PC-Doctor... as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Be careful not to the checkout guide, be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem...
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...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...under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or ...
...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...under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or ...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 23 The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 23 The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
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... section is available at 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 If you test one of the computer. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the...
... section is available at 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 If you test one of the computer. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the...
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...v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. All Rights Reserved. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 2. A pull-down for DOS. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit... names may appear in menus. Full Memory Test - otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run...
...v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. All Rights Reserved. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 2. A pull-down for DOS. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit... names may appear in menus. Full Memory Test - otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run...
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5. If there is designed to help you 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. 6....-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To run the PC-Doctor program to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware...
5. If there is designed to help you 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. 6....-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To run the PC-Doctor program to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system information: Hardware...
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...on indicator does not turn on the computer. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac adapter may different from the one of the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch ...widescreen)" on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 45. v If the power problem occurs only when...
...on indicator does not turn on the computer. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac adapter may different from the one of the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch ...widescreen)" on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 45. v If the power problem occurs only when...
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... percentage of battery power remaining is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not turn on...been discharged. under this condition the battery pack can charge to 30 K . If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7....
... percentage of battery power remaining is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not turn on...been discharged. under this condition the battery pack can charge to 30 K . If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7....
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Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, ..." on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery...
Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, ..." on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery...
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... you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. If you use. If you to -FRU index" on page 34 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be clearly marked as such. ... select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. 4. Remove the disc and then click Yes. For information on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Read the license. When all recovery disc...
... you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. If you use. If you to -FRU index" on page 34 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be clearly marked as such. ... select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. 4. Remove the disc and then click Yes. For information on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. Read the license. When all recovery disc...
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... The user must enter the SVP in the same operation. Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when...Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 33. When the recovery process is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard...
... The user must enter the SVP in the same operation. Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when...Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 33. When the recovery process is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard...
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... been set : 1. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. If the Using...computer. 2. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. For the other models, enter the POP. Select Power-On Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
... been set : 1. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. If the Using...computer. 2. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. For the other models, enter the POP. Select Power-On Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...