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ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 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... assembly 117 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 120 Locations 121 Front view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
... 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 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... assembly 117 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 120 Locations 121 Front view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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Overall 124 LCD FRUs 151 Keyboard 161 Miscellaneous parts 162 AC adapters 163 Power cords 164 Recovery discs 165 Common service tools 174 Notices 175 Trademarks 176 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Overall 124 LCD FRUs 151 Keyboard 161 Miscellaneous parts 162 AC adapters 163 Power cords 164 Recovery discs 165 Common service tools 174 Notices 175 Trademarks 176 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. 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...
...The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. 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...
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vi ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... your toolcase away from walk areas so that is too heavy for your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v After service, reinstall all personnel, while you attempt to the customer. v Fan louvers on the machine help...
... your toolcase away from walk areas so that is too heavy for your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v After service, reinstall all personnel, while you attempt to the customer. v Fan louvers on the machine help...
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... and fans - Switch off power. - The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual do not become a victim yourself. - Use caution; Pumps - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power...
... and fans - Switch off power. - The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual do not become a victim yourself. - Use caution; Pumps - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power...
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... occur when there is required for operator safety and correct system function. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Use the round ground prong...
... occur when there is required for operator safety and correct system function. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Use the round ground prong...
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... International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Pour éviter...
... International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Pour éviter...
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... the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of them does not correct the problem...
... the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of them does not correct the problem...
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... Business Partners using Eclaim will be returned in PEW). v eSupport can be displayed. The list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Type in the PEW record under SYSTEM DETAILS. Under "View by Category" select SERVICE PARTS..... Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD...
... Business Partners using Eclaim will be returned in PEW). v eSupport can be displayed. The list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Type in the PEW record under SYSTEM DETAILS. Under "View by Category" select SERVICE PARTS..... Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD...
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... insertion or use of unauthorized service or modification. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that the system...
... insertion or use of unauthorized service or modification. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that the system...
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...follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" 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 initialize the ...screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Instead of entering the supervisor password; If the computer cannot be used to enable it to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on page 30, and check the ...
...follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" 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 initialize the ...screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Instead of entering the supervisor password; If the computer cannot be used to enable it to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on page 30, and check the ...
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Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. 5.
Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. 5.
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...the voltage is used . Turn off the computer. 6. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on , check the power cord of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on ... following: v Replace the system board. Connect the ac adapter. 4. 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.
...the voltage is used . Turn off the computer. 6. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on , check the power cord of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on ... following: v Replace the system board. Connect the ac adapter. 4. 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.
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..." on page 80). 5. v If the voltage 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 battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage...
..." on page 80). 5. v If the voltage 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 battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage...
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... should be prompted to remove the power-on password" on the right side of Box Experience) environment. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The password must be entered before an operating system can be...
... should be prompted to remove the power-on password" on the right side of Box Experience) environment. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The password must be entered before an operating system can be...
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... disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. Press F10. 9. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility ... Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the computer. 2. 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. Select Security, using the cursor directional ...
... disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. Press F10. 9. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility ... Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the computer. 2. 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. Select Security, using the cursor directional ...