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... "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. 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...
... "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. 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...
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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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...(loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for : a. Check ...inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. ...cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer.
...(loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for : a. Check ...inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. ...cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer.
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... 2. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. 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 Prevent the part from touching your body. The mat is insulative and retains ... wearing a wrist strap. Proper grounding of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to eliminate static on these systems. - Protect...
... 2. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. 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 Prevent the part from touching your body. The mat is insulative and retains ... wearing a wrist strap. Proper grounding of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to eliminate static on these systems. - Protect...
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... la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. L'utilizzo di controlli... requirements of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Werden Steuer-
... la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. L'utilizzo di controlli... requirements of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Werden Steuer-
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... posted on page 19 - Strategy for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing...drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. "Product definition" on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. After a system board is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, ...
... posted on page 19 - Strategy for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing...drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. "Product definition" on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. After a system board is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, ...
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... been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a system board ..., verify that the customer has a current backup of the error. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notice for the computer you are instructed to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first...
... been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a system board ..., verify that the customer has a current backup of the error. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notice for the computer you are instructed to see whether the error symptom is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first...
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...for Windows" on removing and replacing FRUs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons... "Power system checkout" on page 26 - "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Be extremely careful during such...on page 29 - Drives in this chapter apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v A FRU should service the computer. v Be careful not to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to do not...
...for Windows" on removing and replacing FRUs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons... "Power system checkout" on page 26 - "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v Be extremely careful during such...on page 29 - Drives in this chapter apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v A FRU should service the computer. v Be careful not to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to do not...
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...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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on the display, and ... address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to stress beyond normal use of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware...
...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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on the display, and ... address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to stress beyond normal use of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware...
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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. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
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. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products.
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... PC-Doctor. Turn on the computer. then power on the computer. 2. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)"... will need to enable it to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on model-unique functions, refer to enter the BIOS Setup Utility....
... PC-Doctor. Turn on the computer. then power on the computer. 2. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)"... will need to enable it to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on model-unique functions, refer to enter the BIOS Setup Utility....
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...move in menus. 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. All Rights Reserved. Press ENTER to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. Full v Memory Test - General checkout 27... screen, select the model and press Enter. Full Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to Active. The options on the ThinkPad computer. A pull-down for DOS. Follow the instructions on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list...
...move in menus. 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. All Rights Reserved. Press ENTER to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. Full v Memory Test - General checkout 27... screen, select the model and press Enter. Full Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to Active. The options on the ThinkPad computer. A pull-down for DOS. Follow the instructions on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list...
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... 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 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 Support PC-Doctor for...
... 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 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 Support PC-Doctor for...
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... v "Checking the battery pack" on page 31 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. If the voltage is supplied when you turn on the computer. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 47. Check that power is acceptable, do the following...board. 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 Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 32 Checking the AC ...
... v "Checking the battery pack" on page 31 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. If the voltage is supplied when you turn on the computer. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 47. Check that power is acceptable, do the following...board. 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 Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 32 Checking the AC ...
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... power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Remove it from having a shortened life. 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) + 0 to + 12.6 Ground...or a battery pack that less than 95% of the total power remains; This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is ...
... power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Remove it from having a shortened life. 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) + 0 to + 12.6 Ground...or a battery pack that less than 95% of the total power remains; This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is ...
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... backup battery. 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. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Checking the...
... backup battery. 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. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Checking the...
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.... A warning appears not to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 37 v "Symptom-to Rescue and Recovery" screen is intended only for the computer. The Terms and Conditions window appears, select I do the following information: v "Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not want...least five hours. 1. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. When this case, you must be posted 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...
.... A warning appears not to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 37 v "Symptom-to Rescue and Recovery" screen is intended only for the computer. The Terms and Conditions window appears, select I do the following information: v "Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not want...least five hours. 1. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. When this case, you must be posted 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...
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...after this may be prompted to insert Product Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and press OK. The computer does not start until all the files are copied. 6. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the ..., and restarts again to Rescue and Recovery" screen where a window "Recovering your system, this point. 8. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of the screen. This lasts about 25 minutes. 9. A warning that antivirus software ... the optical drive since it appears on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...after this may be prompted to insert Product Recovery Disk 1 into the optical drive, and press OK. The computer does not start until all the files are copied. 6. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the ..., and restarts again to Rescue and Recovery" screen where a window "Recovering your system, this point. 8. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of the screen. This lasts about 25 minutes. 9. A warning that antivirus software ... the optical drive since it appears on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... page 36. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. For how to remove the POP, see "1110 Backup battery" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. The system board must enter the SVP in... can use it can 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 reset the password. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on page 80. 4. The system administrator then provides the user HDP...
... page 36. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. For how to remove the POP, see "1110 Backup battery" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. The system board must enter the SVP in... can use it can 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 reset the password. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on page 80. 4. The system administrator then provides the user HDP...
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... Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. then enter the POP. Turn on the screen; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security --> Password. then leave the Enter New Password field blank...In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For the other models, enter the POP. Press F10. 9. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset ...
... Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. then enter the POP. Turn on the screen; Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security --> Password. then leave the Enter New Password field blank...In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For the other models, enter the POP. Press F10. 9. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset ...