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...; 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 indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 61 1010 Battery pack 62 1020 Ultrabay Slim device 63 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber...
...; 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 indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 61 1010 Battery pack 62 1020 Ultrabay Slim device 63 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber...
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... then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. Stand on the machine, unplug the power cord. Examples of these precautions are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. Electrical safety Observe the following precautions: - Do not use this type of maintenance information. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn...
... then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. Stand on the machine, unplug the power cord. Examples of these precautions are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. Electrical safety Observe the following precautions: - Do not use this type of maintenance information. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn...
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... to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling of the error. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Some computers have been customized. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. If you are instructed to run...
... to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling of the error. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Some computers have been customized. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. If you are instructed to run...
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.... v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for Windows" on page...
.... v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for Windows" on page...
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... the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. then power on the computer. 2. If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it to test a device that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do...
... the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. then power on the computer. 2. If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it to test a device that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do...
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... screen. 2. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. Use the cursor keys and ESC to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal...
... screen. 2. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor, Inc. Use the cursor keys and ESC to your computer, detach it cannot be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - Quick v Keyboard v Video v Internal...
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... Product Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and press OK. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered. The final recovery disc may be needed for any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for about 10 more DOS full screen processing, and restarts again to insert the remaining recovery discs until the password is booted...
... Product Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and press OK. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered. The final recovery disc may be needed for any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for about 10 more DOS full screen processing, and restarts again to insert the remaining recovery discs until the password is booted...
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... Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the POP, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 36. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. How to remove the power-on page 62. 3. The hard disk drive can be made available to reset the password. Turn off the computer. 2. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility...
... Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the POP, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 36. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the same operation. How to remove the power-on page 62. 3. The hard disk drive can be made available to reset the password. Turn off the computer. 2. For how to the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... keys to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual How to move down the menu. 4. then enter the master HDP. For the other models, enter the POP. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. Both user...
... keys to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual How to move down the menu. 4. then enter the master HDP. For the other models, enter the POP. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. Both user...
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... charge indicator notifies you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is available. v Open the LCD cover. Screen blank mode If the time set on the timer, and the user does not do one of the operating system; v The hard disk drive is powered off. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you specified. Also, in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . This default...
... charge indicator notifies you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is available. v Open the LCD cover. Screen blank mode If the time set on the timer, and the user does not do one of the operating system; v The hard disk drive is powered off. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you specified. Also, in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . This default...
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... to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v The time set the mode to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do undock it is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. v If you will have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode...
... to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v The time set the mode to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do undock it is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. v If you will have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode...
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... 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 -FRU index in boldface type. Then defaults.-The checksum of symptoms. If the symptom is not correct. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Numeric error codes Table 1. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 1. Then...
... 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 -FRU index in boldface type. Then defaults.-The checksum of symptoms. If the symptom is not correct. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Numeric error codes Table 1. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 1. Then...
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... card. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. or press Esc to continue. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in CMOS. Security password retry count exceeded. 1. System board. 0232 1. Extended RAM fails 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed...
... card. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. or press Esc to continue. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in CMOS. Security password retry count exceeded. 1. System board. 0232 1. Extended RAM fails 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed...
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... board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged installed. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. Default configuration used . 1. CPU. 2. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Related service information 41 Replace the backup battery. 3. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset...
... board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged installed. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. Default configuration used . 1. CPU. 2. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is plugged in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Related service information 41 Replace the backup battery. 3. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset...
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... board. 42 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If in -Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. 1. Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in the primary drive bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is supported on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2. Remove all but the reader...
... board. 42 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If in -Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. 1. Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 1804 Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in the primary drive bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which is supported on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2. Remove all but the reader...
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... screen. System board. Type the password and press Enter. System board. 2. See "Numeric error codes" on password prompt appears. connected tightly and correctly. 2. Type the password and press Enter. 44 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual External CRT. 4. POST error. DIMM. Reinstall the operating system. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. DIMM. 3. No beep, power-on indicator on , LCD blank, 1. A power...
... screen. System board. Type the password and press Enter. System board. 2. See "Numeric error codes" on password prompt appears. connected tightly and correctly. 2. Type the password and press Enter. 44 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual External CRT. 4. POST error. DIMM. Reinstall the operating system. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD. 1. DIMM. 3. No beep, power-on indicator on , LCD blank, 1. A power...
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.... 2. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. System board b. Replace any error is not operating, follow these procedures to do the following devices: a. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive...
.... 2. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. System board b. Replace any error is not operating, follow these procedures to do the following devices: a. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive...
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... button," is attached to the computer while the test is set up the operating system. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial...
... button," is attached to the computer while the test is set up the operating system. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial...
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... key only, without pressing a function key. Put the computer in wireless networking features and the Bluetooth features. To return to put the computer into hibernation mode or shut the computer down, change the power state of each combination of Fn with a function key. To use the Fn+F3 key combination, you press Fn+F5, a list of keys also functions as a sleep button. If you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed...
... key only, without pressing a function key. Put the computer in wireless networking features and the Bluetooth features. To return to put the computer into hibernation mode or shut the computer down, change the power state of each combination of Fn with a function key. To use the Fn+F3 key combination, you press Fn+F5, a list of keys also functions as a sleep button. If you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed...
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... computer into hibernation mode. Switch a display output location v External monitor (CRT display) v Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) v Computer display (LCD) Notes: 1. This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkLight. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is shown on or off . v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. Note: This function is playing. The on the screen for less than...
... computer into hibernation mode. Switch a display output location v External monitor (CRT display) v Computer display and external monitor (LCD + CRT display) v Computer display (LCD) Notes: 1. This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkLight. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is shown on or off . v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. Note: This function is playing. The on the screen for less than...