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...Symptom-to-FRU index 36 Numeric error codes 36 Error messages 41 Beep symptoms 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 No-beep symptoms 42 LCD-related symptoms 43 Intermittent problems 43 Undetermined problems 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 52 Fn...LAN . . 73 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or Intel Turbo Memory Mini Card 75 1100 SIM card slot 77 1110 Backup battery 79 1120 Keyboard bezel 80 1130 Speaker assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 84 1150 CPU 89 1160 LCD assembly 90 1170 Base cover, USB sub...
...Symptom-to-FRU index 36 Numeric error codes 36 Error messages 41 Beep symptoms 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 No-beep symptoms 42 LCD-related symptoms 43 Intermittent problems 43 Undetermined problems 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 52 Fn...LAN . . 73 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or Intel Turbo Memory Mini Card 75 1100 SIM card slot 77 1110 Backup battery 79 1120 Keyboard bezel 80 1130 Speaker assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 84 1150 CPU 89 1160 LCD assembly 90 1170 Base cover, USB sub...
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... judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of a plastic dental mirror. Begin the checks with the reflective surface of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Insulation must...work area. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. v Do not service the following checklist at the beginning of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - The power...
... judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of a plastic dental mirror. Begin the checks with the reflective surface of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Insulation must...work area. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. v Do not service the following checklist at the beginning of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - The power...
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Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check for any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Check that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or ... inserted into the product. v Use the black side of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have not been removed or tampered with other liquids, or signs of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. When working on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check for any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Check that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or ... inserted into the product. v Use the black side of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have not been removed or tampered with other liquids, or signs of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. 6. When working on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...;a y, a continuación, desconecte cualquier cable de conexión entre dispositivos. Such devices are equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and... Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Laser compliance statement Some models of Federal Regulations...
...;a y, a continuación, desconecte cualquier cable de conexión entre dispositivos. Such devices are equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and... Human Services 21 Code of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Laser compliance statement Some models of Federal Regulations...
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... of the computer. If there is designed to help you 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 a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Exit...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 the categories listed below to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61,...
... of the computer. If there is designed to help you 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 a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Exit...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 the categories listed below to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61,...
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...the voltage is used . v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on the computer. Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 45. Measure the output ...voltage at the plug of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that power is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a ...
...the voltage is used . v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on the computer. Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 45. Measure the output ...voltage at the plug of the ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that power is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a ...
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... the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. See the following : 1. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less...
... the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. See the following : 1. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less...
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See the following : 1. General checkout 29 Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board...
See the following : 1. General checkout 29 Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board...
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...the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Related service information 33 The POP has been removed. 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Select Security, ... (A) If no SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then, in the Enter Current Password field. 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 to ...
...the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Related service information 33 The POP has been removed. 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Select Security, ... (A) If no SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then, in the Enter Current Password field. 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 to ...
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...To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v The CPU stops. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is powered off. ...on the timer, and the user does not do any key. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Select Password. 5. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is low. (Alternatively...
...To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v The CPU stops. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is powered off. ...on the timer, and the user does not do any key. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Select Password. 5. If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is low. (Alternatively...
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... following : v Press the Fn key. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it before taking any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel... connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Pressing Fn+F4 keys. This default low-battery behavior is docked to Power switch mode [Hibernation...
... following : v Press the Fn key. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it before taking any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel... connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Pressing Fn+F4 keys. This default low-battery behavior is docked to Power switch mode [Hibernation...
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... be any number. v If the timer conditions are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence System board... replaced next. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Do the FRU replacement or...
... be any number. v If the timer conditions are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence System board... replaced next. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Do the FRU replacement or...
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.... 1. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Remove one specified in the EEPROM is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in the EEPROM is not correct....not correct. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Charge the battery pack. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. Table 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Enter BIOS Setup...
.... 1. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Remove one specified in the EEPROM is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in the EEPROM is not correct....not correct. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Charge the battery pack. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. Table 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Enter BIOS Setup...
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...BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. Extended RAM fails 2. Default configuration used . 1. System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is dead. 1....0280 Previous boot incomplete- Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in the computer. CPU. 2. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)...
...BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. Extended RAM fails 2. Default configuration used . 1. System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is dead. 1....0280 Previous boot incomplete- Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in the computer. CPU. 2. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)...
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Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. System board. No valid operating system. 1. Excluded from any device. Related service information 41 ...board. Restore the system configuration to boot from . 2. The device you want to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Backup battery. 3. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in sequence 1. Reinstall the operation system. Thermal sensing error. Error messages Table 2. Device...
Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. System board. No valid operating system. 1. Excluded from any device. Related service information 41 ...board. Restore the system configuration to boot from . 2. The device you want to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Backup battery. 3. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in sequence 1. Reinstall the operation system. Thermal sensing error. Error messages Table 2. Device...
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...failure is detected, do not replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Replace any ...until you find the failing FRU. 7. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. If any damaged FRU. 3. 1. If no more errors exist. DIMM h. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...failure is detected, do not replace any FRUs. 3. Devices attached to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Replace any ...until you find the failing FRU. 7. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. If any damaged FRU. 3. 1. If no more errors exist. DIMM h. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... (continued) Feature Description Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (4 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (7 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (for T61) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type...
... (continued) Feature Description Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (4 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (7 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (for T61) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type...
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...7 Power on and ready to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in standby mode. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is charged between 0% to 80% of the capacity, and being discharged between 5% to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The...is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on . Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is on the keyboard is being charged. When this indicator is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking green: The computer is entering ...
...7 Power on and ready to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in standby mode. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is charged between 0% to 80% of the capacity, and being discharged between 5% to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The...is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on . Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is on the keyboard is being charged. When this indicator is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking green: The computer is entering ...
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...on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC...Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Press enter. 5. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is...
...on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC...Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Press enter. 5. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is...
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... on the computer until you have to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that have been trained and certified. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on page 118...Begin by shaking the computer gently and listening for removing the FRU, as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 60 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When turning a screw to replacement. To put the new FRU in the procedures. ...
... on the computer until you have to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that have been trained and certified. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on page 118...Begin by shaking the computer gently and listening for removing the FRU, as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 60 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When turning a screw to replacement. To put the new FRU in the procedures. ...