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... guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. 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, 8938, and ...8939 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar 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...
... guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. 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, 8938, and ...8939 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar 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...
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that 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 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that 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 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
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...the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Use a meter to assist you...ground. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can ...
...the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Use a meter to assist you...ground. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can ...
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... Avoid contact with other people. v Use the black side of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. You can occur when there is a difference in protective packages until they exceed ...to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-...
... Avoid contact with other people. v Use the black side of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. You can occur when there is a difference in protective packages until they exceed ...to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-...
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... als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual There are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.... réglage et d'utilisation des commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Werden Steuer- El uso de controles o ajustes...
... als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual There are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.... réglage et d'utilisation des commandes, ainsi que les procédures décrites. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Werden Steuer- El uso de controles o ajustes...
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...driver fixes are customer-installable. 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 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to contact the Customer Support Center at...for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing FRUs" - "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 18 - ...
...driver fixes are customer-installable. 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 19 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to contact the Customer Support Center at...for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing FRUs" - "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 18 - ...
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... during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are very sensitive. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to be lost. If more than one FRU, any...computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing may cause a system malfunction. v If an adapter or a device consists of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have been customized. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61...
... during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are very sensitive. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to be lost. If more than one FRU, any...computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing may cause a system malfunction. v If an adapter or a device consists of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that those components, and may have been customized. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61...
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... guide, be sure to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons that the model of the machine and the FRU part ...entire page on page 26 - v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to the FRU parts list....
... guide, be sure to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of reasons that the model of the machine and the FRU part ...entire page on page 26 - v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to the FRU parts list....
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... diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return...
... diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25 The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. General checkout 25 The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
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...For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual For some devices are protected by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter ...Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you cannot change the parameters that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. To test a USB device, connect it...
...For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual For some devices are protected by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad computer has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter ...Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following procedure, you cannot change the parameters that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. To test a USB device, connect it...
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... v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be sensed. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test...
... v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Memory Test - v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be sensed. Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test...
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... 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 test the hardware features of the... computer. General checkout 29 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...
... 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 test the hardware features of the... computer. General checkout 29 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...
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...one you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) ...Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. If the voltage is used . Turn...
...one you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) ...Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. If the voltage is used . Turn...
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... more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Then reinstall the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to... 3. To check the battery pack, do the following figure: 7(-) 1(+) 2(+) 3 4 5 6(-) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the resistance is displayed. If it return to room temperature. If the voltage is still not charged, go to 100% of battery power remaining...
... more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Then reinstall the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to... 3. To check the battery pack, do the following figure: 7(-) 1(+) 2(+) 3 4 5 6(-) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the resistance is displayed. If it return to room temperature. If the voltage is still not charged, go to 100% of battery power remaining...
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... quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it...
... quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it...
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...copying files. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not want to Rescue and Recovery" screen is intended only for the computer. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, select Restore Your System. "Restore Your System" window appears. Select I accept these terms and conditions and ... the "Welcome to save any files and click Next. Then next menu appears. When this case, you must be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery...
...copying files. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not want to Rescue and Recovery" screen is intended only for the computer. In the Rescue and Recovery menu, select Restore Your System. "Restore Your System" window appears. Select I accept these terms and conditions and ... the "Welcome to save any files and click Next. Then next menu appears. When this case, you must be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery...
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... be prompted to audit this point. 8. Then the computer restarts, does some more minutes, another restart to a DOS screen and then back to the Windows splash screen and back to remove the power-on password" on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception:... window appears, giving you will be booted. Passwords As many as three passwords may also be needed for any of the screen. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the desktop and DOS window for it is turned on the right side of these passwords has been set, a prompt for...
... be prompted to audit this point. 8. Then the computer restarts, does some more minutes, another restart to a DOS screen and then back to the Windows splash screen and back to remove the power-on password" on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception:... window appears, giving you will be booted. Passwords As many as three passwords may also be needed for any of the screen. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the desktop and DOS window for it is turned on the right side of these passwords has been set, a prompt for...
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... get access to reset the password. Remove the battery pack. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. The user must be used for access ... HDPs; the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn off the computer. 2. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or...
... get access to reset the password. Remove the battery pack. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. The user must be used for access ... HDPs; the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn off the computer. 2. then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or...
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... on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Select Master HDP. 8. The system Restart Required window is the letter of the screen, press the ThinkVantage button. Select Password. 6. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized...
... on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Select Master HDP. 8. The system Restart Required window is the letter of the screen, press the ThinkVantage button. Select Password. 6. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized...