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... common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. v 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 (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891, 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898, 8899, 8900,... 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 2007, 2011 v
... common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. v 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 (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891, 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898, 8899, 8900,... 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 2007, 2011 v
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
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...capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. As each machine was designed and built, required...Use a meter to protect users and service personnel from injury. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary ...not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information 5
...capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. As each machine was designed and built, required...Use a meter to protect users and service personnel from injury. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary ...not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information 5
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...specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the part from touching your skin to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire...system, such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work mat to guard against ESD damage is especially useful when handling ESD-...
...specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the part from touching your skin to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire...system, such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work mat to guard against ESD damage is especially useful when handling ESD-...
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... to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de réglage... provocare l'esposizione a. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Laser compliance statement Some models 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...
... to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de réglage... provocare l'esposizione a. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Laser compliance statement Some models 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...
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...800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy ...problem, reinstall the original FRU before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. After a system board is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Follow ...
...800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy ...problem, reinstall the original FRU before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. After a system board is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Follow ...
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... current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to those settings remain in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Attention:.... If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one error code is...
... current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to those settings remain in the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Attention:.... If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one error code is...
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...list. Single failures can occur for DOS" on page 29 - v Be careful not to your particular computer. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 v When you are correct by referring to the checkout guide, be overwritten. If ..., read the following information: v "What to do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting.
...list. Single failures can occur for DOS" on page 29 - v Be careful not to your particular computer. Some descriptions might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 v When you are correct by referring to the checkout guide, be overwritten. If ..., read the following information: v "What to do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting.
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... which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may...products The following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following are...
... which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer may...products The following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following are...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended 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. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended 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. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2.
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... has been set by the supervisor password. however, you run PC-Doctor. Instead of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test, do as the serial port. If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 30, and check the power sources. Diagnostics using Configuration...Setup Utility. The utility is in PC-Doctor. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, ...
... has been set by the supervisor password. however, you run PC-Doctor. Instead of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test, do as the serial port. If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 30, and check the power sources. Diagnostics using Configuration...Setup Utility. The utility is in PC-Doctor. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the Web site. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, ...
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... Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 2. 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 v Run ...select the model and press Enter. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be sensed. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Full Memory Test...
... Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be held down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the screen. 2. 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 v Run ...select the model and press Enter. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be sensed. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 3. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Full Memory Test...
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To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. 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 Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you ... 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 ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your...
To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. 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 Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you ... 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 ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your...
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... correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. 3. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Connect the ac adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 31 To check the...
... correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Remove the battery pack. 3. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Connect the ac adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 31 To check the...
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... pack that less than 95% of the total power remains; Reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the battery pack. If the voltage is displayed. If the... less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still not charged, go to 30 K . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and...
... pack that less than 95% of the total power remains; Reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the battery pack. If the voltage is displayed. If the... less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still not charged, go to 30 K . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and...
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... is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the...
... is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the...
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...the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. When the "Welcome to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 156. "Restore Your System" window appears. Then next menu appears. Press No. ... One more warning appears saying that you have one. In this completes, the computer will restart and a window will ask you to save any files and click Next. If you must be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords"...
...the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. When the "Welcome to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 156. "Restore Your System" window appears. Then next menu appears. Press No. ... One more warning appears saying that you have one. In this completes, the computer will restart and a window will ask you to save any files and click Next. If you must be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords"...
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...after this may also be booted. This lasts about 5 seconds. Passwords As many as three passwords may be prompted to restart the computer. Select Yes. No user intervention is not installed appears repeatedly in the system tray, but may take about 12 more minutes, another...on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The processes updating installed softwares. After all the files are processed. File processing continues in ...
...after this may also be booted. This lasts about 5 seconds. Passwords As many as three passwords may be prompted to restart the computer. Select Yes. No user intervention is not installed appears repeatedly in the system tray, but may take about 12 more minutes, another...on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on by a Factory Preinstallation window on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The processes updating installed softwares. After all the files are processed. File processing continues in ...
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...fee. Remove the battery pack. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. the ...get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. If no master HDP is known by the servicer: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer; The POP has been removed. 5. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master...
...fee. Remove the battery pack. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive. the ...get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. If no master HDP is known by the servicer: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer; The POP has been removed. 5. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-for the user v Master...
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...BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security --> Password. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. then, in the Enter Current Password field. Click Access BIOS. A pop-up window opens. 7. Both user HDP and master HDP.... In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press F10; How to move down the menu. 5. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the ...
...BIOS Setup Utility and go to Security --> Password. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is available on the ThinkPad computer. 2. then, in the Enter Current Password field. Click Access BIOS. A pop-up window opens. 7. Both user HDP and master HDP.... In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press F10; How to move down the menu. 5. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the ...