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...problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Use this manual This manual contains service... 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. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for...
...problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Use this manual This manual contains service... 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. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for...
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Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before 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 v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before 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 v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
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...condition. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can ...this inspection guide. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Checklist: 1. Safety information 5 Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. The power cord should use...
...condition. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can ...this inspection guide. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Checklist: 1. Safety information 5 Check exterior covers for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. The power cord should use...
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...-outside shells on these systems. - Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v ... (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can use have been certified (ISO...
...-outside shells on these systems. - Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v ... (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet can use have been certified (ISO...
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... CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or ... 1 laser products. If one of procedures other optical storage device could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au...
... CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or ... 1 laser products. If one of procedures other optical storage device could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au...
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... system board" on page 19 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Important service information This chapter presents following... are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 Follow the directions on the screen. 3. Go to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing a ...
... system board" on page 19 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Important service information This chapter presents following... are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 Follow the directions on the screen. 3. Go to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing a ...
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..., reinstall that those components, and may have been customized. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to be lost. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset....sure that changed . Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. ...
..., reinstall that those components, and may have been customized. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to be lost. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset....sure that changed . Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. ...
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...do first" on page 24 v "Checkout guide" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. v When you go to the FRU parts list. If you...- Some descriptions might be sure to your particular computer. Before you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 General checkout This chapter presents ...
...do first" on page 24 v "Checkout guide" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. v When you go to the FRU parts list. If you...- Some descriptions might be sure to your particular computer. Before you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 General checkout This chapter presents ...
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..., it : __ 1. Date on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of purchase __ 5. Date of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some...to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Before checking 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 ...
..., it : __ 1. Date on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of purchase __ 5. Date of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some...to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Before checking 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 ...
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Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
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... The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can detect errors by the supervisor password. then power on the computer. 2. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/...by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. To avoid this problem...
... The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can detect errors by the supervisor password. then power on the computer. 2. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/...by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. To avoid this problem...
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...the Fn key should be set to move in the PC-Doctor menu. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests 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 - General checkout 27 Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Full Memory Test - v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. 2. On ...
...the Fn key should be set to move in the PC-Doctor menu. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests 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 - General checkout 27 Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. Full Memory Test - v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. 2. On ...
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...Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 29 To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer..., the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following ...
...Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 29 To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer..., the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following ...
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... you turn on page 47. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. 5. Connect the ac adapter. 4. v If the power-on... indicator does not turn on the computer. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a ...
... you turn on page 47. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. 5. Connect the ac adapter. 4. v If the power-on... indicator does not turn on the computer. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a ...
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... indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is displayed. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If ... still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the computer. Remove it from having a shortened life. The resistance must be able to 30 K . General checkout 31 If the resistance is not correct...
... indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is displayed. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If ... still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the Power Meter icon in the computer. Remove it from having a shortened life. The resistance must be able to 30 K . General checkout 31 If the resistance is not correct...
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See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Red (+) Black (-) ... figure. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3.
See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Red (+) Black (-) ... figure. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3.
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...use recovery discs, recovery takes at the same time so that you have one. When this case, you must be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not want to save any files and click Next. If you use... following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes. 2. A message giving a warning that recovery is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Click OK. 3. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is intended...
...use recovery discs, recovery takes at the same time so that you have one. When this case, you must be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not want to save any files and click Next. If you use... following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes. 2. A message giving a warning that recovery is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. Click OK. 3. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is intended...
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...processes updating installed softwares. This lasts about 25 minutes. 9. File processing continues in the optical drive since it appears on the screen whenever the computer is not bootable. 7. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered. 5. ... for it is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For how to remove the POP, see "How to the OOBE (Out of these passwords has been set, a prompt for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the desktop and DOS window ...
...processes updating installed softwares. This lasts about 25 minutes. 9. File processing continues in the optical drive since it appears on the screen whenever the computer is not bootable. 7. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is entered. 5. ... for it is turned on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For how to remove the POP, see "How to the OOBE (Out of these passwords has been set, a prompt for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the desktop and DOS window ...
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...4. For how to remove the backup battery, see "How to reset the password. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Remove the battery pack. After the POST ends, the password prompt ... Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the system user. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Turn on the computer. 2. Related service ...For how to remove the POP, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user...
...4. For how to remove the backup battery, see "How to reset the password. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Remove the battery pack. After the POST ends, the password prompt ... Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the system user. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Turn on the computer. 2. Related service ...For how to remove the POP, see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user...
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.... 6. 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. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs... Yes in the Enter Current Password field. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . then leave...
.... 6. 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. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs... Yes in the Enter Current Password field. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . then leave...