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... The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458...to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is divided...
... The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458...to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is divided...
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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 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 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that 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 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
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.... Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of this inspection guide. Remove the cover. 6. Use good ... batteries. 5. Check exterior covers for : a. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety information 5 b. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were ...
.... Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of this inspection guide. Remove the cover. 6. Use good ... batteries. 5. Check exterior covers for : a. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety information 5 b. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were ...
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...damage is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. When working on your body. v Avoid contact with other people. v Use the black side of the electrical outlet can... Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that meets the specific service requirement. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and ...
...damage is required for operator safety and correct system function. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. When working on your body. v Avoid contact with other people. v Use the black side of the electrical outlet can... Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that meets the specific service requirement. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and ...
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...ção à radiação. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in exposure to the requirements of the... laser, respectez les consignes de réglage et d'utilisation des commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
...ção à radiação. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in exposure to the requirements of the... laser, respectez les consignes de réglage et d'utilisation des commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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... that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - "How to ... and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Product definition" on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "FRU identification for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you continue. © Copyright...
... that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - "How to ... and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Product definition" on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "FRU identification for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you continue. © Copyright...
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... on the hard disk to it. If you are instructed to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may be overwritten. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for replacing a system board Some components... mounted on the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to replace either ...
... on the hard disk to it. If you are instructed to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may be overwritten. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Strategy for replacing a system board Some components... mounted on the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to replace either ...
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...that have been altered. v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 Some descriptions might have nothing to do with another FRU of reasons that ...of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 - v Replace a FRU only with a ...Windows" on page 26 - Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as...
...that have been altered. v Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 Some descriptions might have nothing to do with another FRU of reasons that ...of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 29 - v Replace a FRU only with a ...Windows" on page 26 - Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as...
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...of a diskette 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 the customer. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Customer's name and address... may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of purchase __ 5. Date of service __ 3. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items...
...of a diskette 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 the customer. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Customer's name and address... may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of purchase __ 5. Date of service __ 3. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items...
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General checkout 25 Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1.
General checkout 25 Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1.
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...that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance ...you need to enable it to test a device that are disabled, such as the serial port. If the computer cannot be used to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. This section is available at following procedure, you cannot change the parameters that...
...that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance ...you need to enable it to test a device that are disabled, such as the serial port. If the computer cannot be used to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. This section is available at following procedure, you cannot change the parameters that...
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Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. A pull-down for DOS. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test... Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. 2. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows:... otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to move in the PC-Doctor menu. All Rights Reserved. Full v Memory Test - The main panel...
Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. A pull-down for DOS. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test... Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. 2. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows:... otherwise, it before running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to move in the PC-Doctor menu. All Rights Reserved. Full v Memory Test - The main panel...
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... 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 test the hardware features of the... computer. General checkout 29 To run the PC-Doctor program to your computer. Select one 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 ...
... 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 test the hardware features of the... computer. General checkout 29 To run the PC-Doctor program to your computer. Select one 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 ...
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... not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the ac adapter and...
... not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Disconnect the ac adapter and...
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...than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the resistance is still not charged, go to room temperature. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc)...less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. If the battery status indicator or icon does not ...
...than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the resistance is still not charged, go to room temperature. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc)...less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. If the battery status indicator or icon does not ...
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...the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch ...widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
...the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch ...widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
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... Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is intended only for the computer. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 A warning appears, click Yes. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. In this completes..., the computer will restart and a window will be connected when the computer is on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v...
... Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is intended only for the computer. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 A warning appears, click Yes. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. In this completes..., the computer will restart and a window will be connected when the computer is on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v...
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... minutes. 9. No user intervention is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for it is entered. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of the screen. Exception: If...insert the remaining recovery discs until the password is not bootable. 7. For how to remove the POP, see "How to restart the computer. You will then be ignored.The entire process at desktop takes about 5 seconds. The processes updating installed softwares. In similar fashion, you...
... minutes. 9. No user intervention is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows setup continues on the desktop and DOS window for it is entered. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of the screen. Exception: If...insert the remaining recovery discs until the password is not bootable. 7. For how to remove the POP, see "How to restart the computer. You will then be ignored.The entire process at desktop takes about 5 seconds. The processes updating installed softwares. In similar fashion, you...
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...for a scheduled fee. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk even if the user has changed... Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. If no master HDP is no SVP has been set: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. Related service information 35 the system administrator enters both in order to get access...
...for a scheduled fee. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk even if the user has changed... Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. If no master HDP is no SVP has been set: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. Related service information 35 the system administrator enters both in order to get access...
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...In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual then, in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the...F10; Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 4. Select Password. 5. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to enterBIOS Setup Utility. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the...
...In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual then, in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the...F10; Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 4. Select Password. 5. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to enterBIOS Setup Utility. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the...
