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... index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations...802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN 74 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN 76 1100 Wireless USB adapter 78 1110 Backup battery 80 1100 SIM card slot 81 1130 Keyboard bezel 82 1140 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 84 1150 Speaker assembly 86 1160 ...
... index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations...802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN 74 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN 76 1100 Wireless USB adapter 78 1110 Backup battery 80 1100 SIM card slot 81 1130 Keyboard bezel 82 1140 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 84 1150 Speaker assembly 86 1160 ...
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... b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. If any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. c. Check for any potentially unsafe conditions... there are present, you in good condition. Safety information 5 Begin the checks with . Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for : a. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check...
... b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. If any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. c. Check for any potentially unsafe conditions... there are present, you in good condition. Safety information 5 Begin the checks with . Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for : a. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check...
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...of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on your body. The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use ... charge between objects. v Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here....
...of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on your body. The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use ... charge between objects. v Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here....
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...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 troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you to run the test, click...Utility 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 ...
...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 troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you to run the test, click...Utility 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 ...
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...31 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. If the voltage is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not... AC adapter cable. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. If you suspect a power problem...
...31 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. If the voltage is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not... AC adapter cable. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. If you suspect a power problem...
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.... After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to 100% of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. See the following : 1. The resistance must be able to the Power Meter icon in the computer. To check the...
.... After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to 100% of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. See the following : 1. The resistance must be able to the Power Meter icon in the computer. To check the...
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...off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2...battery. See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p...
...off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2...battery. See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP 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. For how... the servicer: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. For how to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the BIOS Setup Utility and change...
... the BIOS Setup Utility. Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP 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. For how... the servicer: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. For how to remove the battery pack, see "1110 Backup battery" on the computer and wait until the POST ends. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the BIOS Setup Utility and change...
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... put the computer into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do any key. so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you are using the ACPI operating system, you specified. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. v Turn on the timer..., and the user does not do not set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following: v Press the Fn key. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any...
... put the computer into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do any key. so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you are using the ACPI operating system, you specified. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. v Turn on the timer..., and the user does not do not set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the following: v Press the Fn key. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any...
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.... Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in suspend mode. v The ring indicator (RI) is powered off the power switch....VRAM, and setup data are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing the power button. - Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v The system is signaled by a ...
.... Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in suspend mode. v The ring indicator (RI) is powered off the power switch....VRAM, and setup data are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing the power button. - Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v The system is signaled by a ...
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... continue. 1. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2....RAM fails at offset nnnn. System board. 0188 System board. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. Charge the battery pack. 2. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10...
... continue. 1. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2....RAM fails at offset nnnn. System board. 0188 System board. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. Charge the battery pack. 2. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10...
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.... 1. System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery. 3. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. CPU. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. in ... System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Table 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable....
.... 1. System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery. 3. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. CPU. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. in ... System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Table 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable....
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... want to boot from. 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Check the status of device which you want to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Invalid system configuration.... Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. Fan. 2. Device Error. 1. No valid operating system. 1. Reinstall the operation system. Hibernation error. Backup battery. 3. The device you want to boot from . 2. Error messages Table 2. System board. Cannot boot from boot order. DIMM. 2. System board....
... want to boot from. 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Check the status of device which you want to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Invalid system configuration.... Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. Fan. 2. Device Error. 1. No valid operating system. 1. Reinstall the operation system. Hibernation error. Backup battery. 3. The device you want to boot from . 2. Error messages Table 2. System board. Cannot boot from boot order. DIMM. 2. System board....
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Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device...External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. System board b. Hard disk drive f. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on page 30.) 1. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the failure is not operating,...
Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device...External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. System board b. Hard disk drive f. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on page 30.) 1. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the failure is not operating,...
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... Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista™ Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15...
... Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista™ Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15...
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... Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in use . When this indicator is enabled. Blinking green: The battery is being discharged. Orange: The battery is on when Wireless PAN is charged between 20% to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in suspend... 3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Table 8. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard...
... Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in use . When this indicator is enabled. Blinking green: The battery is being discharged. Orange: The battery is on when Wireless PAN is charged between 20% to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in suspend... 3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Table 8. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard...
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...slot. 1. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. 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 card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard...Speaker Note: Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is running. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. ...
...slot. 1. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. 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 card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard...Speaker Note: Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is running. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. ...
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... notices" on page 121. 8. When turning a screw to service any interconnecting cables. Before replacing any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have been trained and certified. To put the new FRU in the drawing...
... notices" on page 121. 8. When turning a screw to service any interconnecting cables. Before replacing any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have been trained and certified. To put the new FRU in the drawing...
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Removal steps of the slot. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 11. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Removal steps of the slot. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 11. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of data. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber.... 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 . Table 13.
The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is attached firmly. 64 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of data. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber.... 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 . Table 13.
