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... 1 and "Important service information" on page 15. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, 7659, 7660, 7661, 7662, 7663, 7664, and 7665 ThinkPad R61 and R61i MT MT 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753...is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products.
... 1 and "Important service information" on page 15. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v ThinkPad T61 MT MT 1959, 6377, 6378, 6379, 6480, 6481, 7658, 7659, 7660, 7661, 7662, 7663, 7664, and 7665 ThinkPad R61 and R61i MT MT 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753...is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products.
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...causes hazards to lift any other people will not trip over it . If your eyes. v When lifting any safety device that you service a ThinkPad computer. Use a slow lifting force. v Place removed covers and other parts in a hazardous position. v Wear safety glasses when you attempt to ...and the customer's personnel are servicing the machine. v Reinstall all covers correctly before you can be hazardous to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Make sure that is too heavy for your elbows. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your clothing. v After...
...causes hazards to lift any other people will not trip over it . If your eyes. v When lifting any safety device that you service a ThinkPad computer. Use a slow lifting force. v Place removed covers and other parts in a hazardous position. v Wear safety glasses when you attempt to ...and the customer's personnel are servicing the machine. v Reinstall all covers correctly before you can be hazardous to the customer. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Make sure that is too heavy for your elbows. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your clothing. v After...
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The surface is to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. Power supply units - Switch off the computer. Checklist: 1. Power off power. - A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Use a meter to protect users and service ...should use the following parts with the power off, and the power cord disconnected. Remove the cover. Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Consider these hazards are present, you must not be frayed or worn. 4....
The surface is to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. Power supply units - Switch off the computer. Checklist: 1. Power off power. - A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Use a meter to protect users and service ...should use the following parts with the power off, and the power cord disconnected. Remove the cover. Safety inspection guide The purpose of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is conductive; Consider these hazards are present, you must not be frayed or worn. 4....
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...frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - v Select a grounding system, such as to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use good judgment as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage is ...or battery-operated system, use of a grounded work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when ...
...frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - v Select a grounding system, such as to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Use good judgment as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage is ...or battery-operated system, use of a grounded work mat, and the person handling the part are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when ...
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... qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit. Las piezas metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos. Proper grounding of the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all 'interno dell'elaboratore. eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare cortocircuiti pericolosi....;tal pourraient causer un court-circuit. Verify this section are not left loose inside the computer. Safety information 5 Metallteile oder-splitter können Kurzschlüsse erzeugen. Der Computer muß geschüttelt und auf Klappergeräusche geprüft werden. Prima...
... qu'aucun bruit suspect ne se produit. Las piezas metálicas pueden causar cortocircuitos eléctricos. Proper grounding of the computer is powered on after FRU replacement, make sure all 'interno dell'elaboratore. eventuali parti o pezzetti metallici possono provocare cortocircuiti pericolosi....;tal pourraient causer un court-circuit. Verify this section are not left loose inside the computer. Safety information 5 Metallteile oder-splitter können Kurzschlüsse erzeugen. Der Computer muß geschüttelt und auf Klappergeräusche geprüft werden. Prima...
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... tous les cordons d'interface. 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. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is certified... Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. 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.
... tous les cordons d'interface. 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. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is certified... Steckdose gezogen, der Akku entfernt und alle Verbindungskabel abgenommen sein, bevor eine FRU entfernt wird. 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.
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... error message" on page 16 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 15 Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 16 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as ... following important service information: v "Strategy for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that ...
... error message" on page 16 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 15 Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 16 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as ... following important service information: v "Strategy for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that ...
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...displayed, see if the symptoms change. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notice for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this task. If more than one ... processor board or the system board, and replacing one . Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Whatever causes the first error code ...
...displayed, see if the symptoms change. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Important notice for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this task. If more than one ... processor board or the system board, and replacing one . Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Whatever causes the first error code ...
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...the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be sure to your particular computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or...If you suspect that you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge... screws. v Before replacing any FRU, read the following information: v "What to any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do first" on page...
...the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be sure to your particular computer. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or...If you suspect that you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 21 v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge... screws. v Before replacing any FRU, read the following information: v "What to any ThinkPad model that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do first" on page...
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... of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Following is covered under the warranty ... a 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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The...
... of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 22 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Following is covered under the warranty ... a 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 spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The...
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The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 23 Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications 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. 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 test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 23 Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications 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. 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 test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
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...-FRU index" on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the USB connector of the computer. however, you need to "Power system...appears after the password is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following procedure, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of entering the supervisor password; To test...
...-FRU index" on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the USB connector of the computer. however, you need to "Power system...appears after the password is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following procedure, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of entering the supervisor password; To test...
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...Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test ...Enter. Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor,...
...Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test ...Enter. Some unsupported device names may appear in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to your computer, detach it cannot be attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. Quick Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2002 PC-Doctor,...
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...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. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note... Diag. Select one of the computer. 5. 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... "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the ...
...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. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note... Diag. Select one of the computer. 5. 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... "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the ...
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v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used . v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output voltage at the plug of .... If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 45. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply ...
v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used . v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output voltage at the plug of .... If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 45. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following power supply ...
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...dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. Power off the computer. 2. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that... less than 95% of the total power remains; If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure:...
...dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. Power off the computer. 2. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that... less than 95% of the total power remains; If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure:...
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... the backup battery. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Turn the...
... the backup battery. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Turn the...
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...because of time depends on the method you might experience periods when no action is displayed prompting you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. For information on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Related service information This ... hours. 1. In this case, you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they will 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 ...
...because of time depends on the method you might experience periods when no action is displayed prompting you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. For information on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Related service information This ... hours. 1. In this case, you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they will 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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... a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 by an...three passwords may be replaced for access to reset the password. If no service procedure to the hard disk drive. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the hard disk even ...
... a scheduled fee. 32 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 by an...three passwords may be replaced for access to reset the password. If no service procedure to the hard disk drive. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to the hard disk even ...
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.... After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. 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 remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. For how to recover data from the ...
.... After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. 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 remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. For how to recover data from the ...