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...-specific parts information. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this manual along... with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v
...-specific parts information. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this manual along... with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v
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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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.... 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Checklist: 1. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every... service task. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical...
.... 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Checklist: 1. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every... service task. Check inside the unit for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical...
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.... When working on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of a grounding system to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The mat is required for ... against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - 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 v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the...
.... When working on these systems. - Use the round ground prong of a grounding system to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The mat is required for ... against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - 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 v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the...
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... to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15...
... to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15...
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...latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen. 3. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - "How ... information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for assistance or download information. "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 18 - To download software fixes...
...latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen. 3. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - "How ... information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for assistance or download information. "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 18 - To download software fixes...
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...kind. If more than one FRU, any of the error. v Some computers have been customized. Strategy for the computer you are very sensitive. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during...system board can be lost. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA (...
...kind. If more than one FRU, any of the error. v Some computers have been customized. Strategy for the computer you are very sensitive. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during...system board can be lost. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA (...
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...to do not replace the FRU. Drives in this chapter apply to your particular computer. If you go to the checkout guide, be replaced because of the correct model. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to...clear the error log and run the test again. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v A FRU should service the computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. If the error does not recur...
...to do not replace the FRU. Drives in this chapter apply to your particular computer. If you go to the checkout guide, be replaced because of the correct model. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to...clear the error log and run the test again. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v A FRU should service the computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. If the error does not recur...
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...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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products ...excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Name and phone number of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, ...
...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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products ...excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Name and phone number of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, ...
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Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications 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. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. General checkout 25 Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications 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. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. General checkout 25 Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
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... that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the Web site. Note: When you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint® pointer. Testing the computer To run the test, do as the serial port... To avoid this problem, you need to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Turn on the computer. then power on the computer. 2. This section is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on page 30, and check the...
... that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the Web site. Note: When you can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the TrackPoint® pointer. Testing the computer To run the test, do as the serial port... To avoid this problem, you need to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Turn on the computer. then power on the computer. 2. This section is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on page 30, and check the...
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...Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - 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 ... seconds; Full v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to Active. 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.
...Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - 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 ... seconds; Full v Memory Test - If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to Active. 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.
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...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 designed to help you to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system... Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. 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 run the ...
...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 designed to help you to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system... Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. 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 run the ...
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... AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 31 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 31 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Note: Noise from the... computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. If you turn on page 47. If the voltage is supplied when you suspect a power problem, ...
... AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 31 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 31 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Note: Noise from the... computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. If you turn on page 47. If the voltage is supplied when you suspect a power problem, ...
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... has less than 95% of the total power remains; To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is still not charged, go to ...12.6 Ground (-) 3. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to 30 K . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to room temperature. General checkout 31 If...
... has less than 95% of the total power remains; To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is still not charged, go to ...12.6 Ground (-) 3. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to 30 K . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to room temperature. General checkout 31 If...
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... battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. 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 Checking the backup battery Do the following...
... battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. 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 Checking the backup battery Do the following...
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...Following menu appears with the pre-installed software when they will be connected when the computer is displayed, press Continue. A warning appears not to Rescue and Recovery" screen is turned on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk... drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. If you must be posted on ...
...Following menu appears with the pre-installed software when they will be connected when the computer is displayed, press Continue. A warning appears not to Rescue and Recovery" screen is turned on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk... drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. If you must be posted on ...
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...total progress bar allows you to the Windows desktop. File processing continues in the optical drive since it appears 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 about 10 more minutes,... not appear when the operating system is turned on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . A warning window appears, giving you will take several minutes" appears and .IMZ files are copied. 6. A warning that...
...total progress bar allows you to the Windows desktop. File processing continues in the optical drive since it appears 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 about 10 more minutes,... not appear when the operating system is turned on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . A warning window appears, giving you will take several minutes" appears and .IMZ files are copied. 6. A warning that...
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... cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. For how to remove the hard-disk password" on page 80. 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to recover data from the hard disk drive. Attention: If the user HDP has been... forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to...
... cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. For how to remove the hard-disk password" on page 80. 4. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to recover data from the hard disk drive. Attention: If the user HDP has been... forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to...
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...Setup Configuration window. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 or... Security, using the cursor directional keys to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the computer. 2. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. Select Power-On Password. 6. Type the current master HDP in the...
...Setup Configuration window. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 or... Security, using the cursor directional keys to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the computer. 2. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. Select Power-On Password. 6. Type the current master HDP in the...