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...ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, 7659, 7660, 7661, 7662, 7663, 7664, and 7665 ThinkPad...Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products.... 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® products. ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, 7659, 7660, 7661, 7662, 7663, 7664, and 7665 ThinkPad...Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad products.... Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers...
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...the weight of a machine. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift. 4. v Reinstall all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad computer. v Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that your sleeves are servicing the machine. v Place removed covers... v After service, reinstall all personnel, while you are fastened or rolled up with before returning the machine to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Make sure that you can be trapped in the area of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a ...
...the weight of a machine. Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift. 4. v Reinstall all covers correctly before you service a ThinkPad computer. v Do not perform any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that your sleeves are servicing the machine. v Place removed covers... v After service, reinstall all personnel, while you are fastened or rolled up with before returning the machine to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Make sure that you can be trapped in the area of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a ...
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... accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Power off the computer. If any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to protect users and service personnel from their .... Use a meter to get medical aid. Use caution; Safety inspection guide The purpose of every service task. Examples of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. such...
... accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Power off the computer. If any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to protect users and service personnel from their .... Use a meter to get medical aid. Use caution; Safety inspection guide The purpose of every service task. Examples of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. such...
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...service requirement. v Prevent the part from touching your body. v Select a grounding system, such as to any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Attach the ESD ground clip to the safety of any obvious unsafe conditions, such as fully effective. Protect against your...that the ESD protective devices you are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Check...
...service requirement. v Prevent the part from touching your body. v Select a grounding system, such as to any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Attach the ESD ground clip to the safety of any obvious unsafe conditions, such as fully effective. Protect against your...that the ESD protective devices you are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Check...
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...sueltas dentro del sistema. Safety information 5 Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can cause electrical shorts. Der Computer muß geschüttelt und auf Klappergeräusche geprüft werden. Metallteile oder-splitter können ... screws, springs, and other small parts are not left loose inside the computer. Verificare ciò scuotendo l'elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad eventuali rumori; Safety notice 1 Before the computer is required for rattling sounds. eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare cortocircuiti...
...sueltas dentro del sistema. Safety information 5 Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can cause electrical shorts. Der Computer muß geschüttelt und auf Klappergeräusche geprüft werden. Metallteile oder-splitter können ... screws, springs, and other small parts are not left loose inside the computer. Verificare ciò scuotendo l'elaboratore e prestando attenzione ad eventuali rumori; Safety notice 1 Before the computer is required for rattling sounds. eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare cortocircuiti...
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Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements ... Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Some models of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: Safety information 11 If one of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then...
Safety notice 8 DANGER Before removing any FRU, power off the computer, unplug all power cords from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements ... Class 1 laser products. Laser compliance statement Some models of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: Safety information 11 If one of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are equipped from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then...
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...for assistance or download information. "FRU identification for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is loaded to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Important notice for replacing FRUs" - Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 17 v "Important information ... FRUs" on page 16 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 16 - Follow the directions on page 16 - Use the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com...
...for assistance or download information. "FRU identification for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is loaded to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Important notice for replacing FRUs" - Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 17 v "Important information ... FRUs" on page 16 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 16 - Follow the directions on page 16 - Use the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com...
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... has a current backup of the data before doing this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it . Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it is... in effect. Important notice for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have both a processor board and a system board. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Before replacing the adapter ...
... has a current backup of the data before doing this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it . Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it is... in effect. Important notice for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have both a processor board and a system board. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Before replacing the adapter ...
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...not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 Before you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. v When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. v A FRU should service the computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, ... checkout guide, be replaced because of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not...
...not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 Before you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. v When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. v A FRU should service the computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, ... checkout guide, be replaced because of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not...
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... the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of unauthorized service or modification. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing... diskette 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 pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. ...
... the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date of unauthorized service or modification. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing... diskette 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 pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. ...
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Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 23 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1.
Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 23 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1.
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... Utility, do as follows: 1. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the...one of these devices, you will need to enable it to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you need to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 27, and check the power sources....
... Utility, do as follows: 1. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the...one of these devices, you will need to enable it to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you need to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 27, and check the power sources....
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... names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. General checkout 25 If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to Active. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears.... 3. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select....
... names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. General checkout 25 If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to Active. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears.... 3. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the ThinkPad computer. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select....
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... program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to 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 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...
... program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to 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 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...
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... ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is used . v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 29 Checking the ac adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the...
... ac adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the ac adapter is used . v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 29 Checking the ac adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the...
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... icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the ... the battery pack has been discharged. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. Perform operational charging. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than +11.0 V ...
... icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the ... the battery pack has been discharged. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. Perform operational charging. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than +11.0 V ...
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... +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
... +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
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... marked as such. 7. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. This is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. Select your language and click Next.... Read the license. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" 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...
... marked as such. 7. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. This is a Supplemental Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. Select your language and click Next.... Read the license. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" 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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... Setup Utility. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. Power-on password A power-on password (POP), ...(HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The Master + User mode requires two HDPs;
... Setup Utility. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. Power-on password A power-on password (POP), ...(HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for the system administrator, who can use it can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The Master + User mode requires two HDPs;
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...pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the screen; In the Changes have forgotten, do the...Password. 6. 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 recover data from the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. Turn on page 79. 4. Select Security, ...
...pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the screen; In the Changes have forgotten, do the...Password. 6. 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 recover data from the hard disk drive. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. Turn on page 79. 4. Select Security, ...