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...to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © 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 ... 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN 74 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN 76 1100 Wireless USB adapter 78 1110 Backup battery 80 1100 SIM card slot 81 1130 Keyboard bezel 82 1140 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 84 1150 Speaker assembly 86 1160 Fan...
...to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © 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 ... 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN 74 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN 76 1100 Wireless USB adapter 78 1110 Backup battery 80 1100 SIM card slot 81 1130 Keyboard bezel 82 1140 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 84 1150 Speaker assembly 86 1160 Fan...
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...the parts list. Check for : a. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power ...As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Disconnect the power cord. 3. c. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed...
...the parts list. Check for : a. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. The power ...As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Disconnect the power cord. 3. c. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed...
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...static-free work surface. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. Use the round...clothing is required for operator safety and correct system function. Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can be...
...static-free work surface. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. Use the round...clothing is required for operator safety and correct system function. Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can be...
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... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v 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 ...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 Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is ...
... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v 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 ...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 Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is ...
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... operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. See the following : 1. If the voltage is used . v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20.... Turn off the computer. 2. 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 (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Check that power is not correct...
... operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. See the following : 1. If the voltage is used . v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20.... Turn off the computer. 2. 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 (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Check that power is not correct...
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... 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 100% of its capacity. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray... of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to charge. See the following : 1....
... 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 100% of its capacity. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray... of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to charge. See the following : 1....
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... is correct, replace the system board. 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 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Power...
... is correct, replace the system board. 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 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Power...
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...the servicer, there is no service procedure to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 36. The user must be replaced for ... Utility. If no SVP has been set . Remove the backup battery. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to recover data ...how to remove the POP, see "How to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten,... 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services...
...the servicer, there is no service procedure to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 36. The user must be replaced for ... Utility. If no SVP has been set . Remove the backup battery. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to recover data ...how to remove the POP, see "How to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten,... 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services...
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... expires, the LCD backlight turns off. v The hard disk drive is available. If you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is powered off . Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen... blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following : v Press the Fn key. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation...
... expires, the LCD backlight turns off. v The hard disk drive is available. If you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is powered off . Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. Screen... blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following : v Press the Fn key. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation...
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.... - v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. When the power is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device.... are using the ACPI operating system and have to enter hibernation mode, do any action to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it is docked to reenter operation mode. Closing the lid. ... turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
.... - v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. When the power is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device.... are using the ACPI operating system and have to enter hibernation mode, do any action to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it is docked to reenter operation mode. Closing the lid. ... turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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.... 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Extended RAM error- System board. 01C9 More than ...one Ethernet devices are found . System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove the Ethernet device that you ...
.... 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press to ignore the warning message. 2. Extended RAM error- System board. 01C9 More than ...one Ethernet devices are found . System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove the Ethernet device that you ...
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...information 41 Default configuration used . 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. DIMM. 2. in the computer. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum ... Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is dead. 1. Table 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom...
...information 41 Default configuration used . 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. DIMM. 2. in the computer. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum ... Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is dead. 1. Table 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom...
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... sensing error. System board. 1. Fan. 2. Excluded from any device. Failing bits: nnnn. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. Check the status of device which you want to boot from . Reinstall the operation system. Related service information 43... Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. System board. 1. Device Error. 1. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Thermal grease. 3. Error messages Table 2. Hibernation error. FRU or action, in the ...
... sensing error. System board. 1. Fan. 2. Excluded from any device. Failing bits: nnnn. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. Check the status of device which you want to boot from . Reinstall the operation system. Related service information 43... Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. System board. 1. Device Error. 1. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Thermal grease. 3. Error messages Table 2. Hibernation error. FRU or action, in the ...
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... do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. If no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Devices attached to a variety of causes that no more...port replicator c. Verify that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. Turn on page 30.) 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs....
... do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. If no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Devices attached to a variety of causes that no more...port replicator c. Verify that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. Turn on page 30.) 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs....
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... 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 Basic (32 bit) 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) ThinkPad T61 and T61p...
... 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 Basic (32 bit) 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) ThinkPad T61 and T61p...
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...capacity, and being charged. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in standby mode. Blinking green: The battery is being transmitted. Table 8. Green: Wireless PAN (Bluetooth wireless or Wireless USB) is on and ready to 100% of the capacity. or 3...Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on Green: The computer is on , and the radio link is not in suspend mode. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE ...
...capacity, and being charged. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in standby mode. Blinking green: The battery is being transmitted. Table 8. Green: Wireless PAN (Bluetooth wireless or Wireless USB) is on and ready to 100% of the capacity. or 3...Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on Green: The computer is on , and the radio link is not in suspend mode. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE ...
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...Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Other... --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is set up the operating system....
...Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Other... --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is set up the operating system....
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...about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 58. 3. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as given in ... DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Do not try to observe the ...
...about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 58. 3. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as given in ... DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Do not try to observe the ...
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Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is 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 . Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is 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 . Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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... 4 2 When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is sensitive to it if possible. The hard disk drive is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. Table 13. v Never ... drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of all the information on page 62 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk...
... 4 2 When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is sensitive to it if possible. The hard disk drive is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. Table 13. v Never ... drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of all the information on page 62 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk...