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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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...you use an ESD common ground or reference point. Attach the ESD ground clip to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Use the round ground prong of fire or smoke damage. 8. 6. Check for worn, frayed, or...when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have not been removed or tampered with other liquids, or signs of the ac ... black side of a grounding system to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...you use an ESD common ground or reference point. Attach the ESD ground clip to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Use the round ground prong of fire or smoke damage. 8. 6. Check for worn, frayed, or...when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have not been removed or tampered with other liquids, or signs of the ac ... black side of a grounding system to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard...problems related 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... run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: After running PC-Doctor...
...v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard...problems related 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... run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: After running PC-Doctor...
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... checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Connect the ac adapter. 4.... when you turn on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. See the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 28 To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. v If the computer does not ...
... checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Connect the ac adapter. 4.... when you turn on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. See the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 28 To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. v If the computer does not ...
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...operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or ...to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is displayed. If the resistance is less than 50% ...
...operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or ...to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is displayed. If the resistance is less than 50% ...
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...action of the hard disk drive. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is powered off. To put the computer into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "...with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into screen blank mode...
...action of the hard disk drive. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is powered off. To put the computer into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "...with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into screen blank mode...
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..., check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is displayed for each error detected in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for that device. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual A numeric error is not described there,...displays, n can also help you are likely to need to "Intermittent problems" on page 44 The symptom-to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. v If you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are ...
..., check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is displayed for each error detected in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for that device. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual A numeric error is not described there,...displays, n can also help you are likely to need to "Intermittent problems" on page 44 The symptom-to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. v If you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are ...
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... is set in sequence 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom... or error FRU or action, in the computer. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Default configuration ...
... is set in sequence 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom... or error FRU or action, in the computer. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Default configuration ...
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... the failing FRU. 7. Verify that all of the failure is not operating, follow these procedures to verify that have no defects). Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of the following FRUs one at a time (...do not replace any FRUs. 3. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 2. PC Cards 4. Determine...
... the failing FRU. 7. Verify that all of the failure is not operating, follow these procedures to verify that have no defects). Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of the following FRUs one at a time (...do not replace any FRUs. 3. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 2. PC Cards 4. Determine...
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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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... and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Orange: The battery is ready for use. This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in suspend mode. 3 Wireless... computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is enabled. Green: Bluetooth wireless is on and is not in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is connected to use Green: Data is in -use . To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 ...
... and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Orange: The battery is ready for use. This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in suspend mode. 3 Wireless... computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is enabled. Green: Bluetooth wireless is on and is not in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is connected to use Green: Data is in -use . To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 ...
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... cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Press Enter to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Diskette drive 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem...
... cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Press Enter to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Diskette drive 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem...
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...to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Be sure to service any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 118. 8. Begin by , electrostatic discharge. For information...Follow the correct sequence in the steps for use the correct screw 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 Do not try to observe the following general rules: 1. Attention: After replacing...
...to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Be sure to service any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 118. 8. Begin by , electrostatic discharge. For information...Follow the correct sequence in the steps for use the correct screw 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 Do not try to observe the following general rules: 1. Attention: After replacing...
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Removal steps of the slot. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 61 Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Removal steps of the slot. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 61 Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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... a backup copy of all the information on page 61 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 63 v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 1030 Hard disk drive ...(HDD) cover, HDD, and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Removal steps of data. Table 13. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD, and HDD drive rubber...
... a backup copy of all the information on page 61 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 63 v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 1030 Hard disk drive ...(HDD) cover, HDD, and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Removal steps of data. Table 13. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD, and HDD drive rubber...
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...coated (4) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 65 Table 14. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in... this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove...
...coated (4) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 65 Table 14. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in... this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove...
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Make sure that it snaps into the socket. 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in ...-1 ( b ). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of dimm Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is used on page 65 Table 15...
Make sure that it snaps into the socket. 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in ...-1 ( b ). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of dimm Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is used on page 65 Table 15...
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1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 Table 16. Removal steps of keyboard 1 For T61 Step Icon 1 For R61 Step Icon 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 69
1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 Table 16. Removal steps of keyboard 1 For T61 Step Icon 1 For R61 Step Icon 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 69
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Removal steps of modem daughter card 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 69 Table 17. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow.
Removal steps of modem daughter card 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 69 Table 17. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow.
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... palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow. Note: Some models might have three antenna cables in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 69 Table 18. Removal steps of PCI express mini card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw...
... palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow. Note: Some models might have three antenna cables in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 69 Table 18. Removal steps of PCI express mini card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw...