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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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As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that ...cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to attachment of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check inside the unit for any obvious...
As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that ...cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to attachment of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check inside the unit for any obvious...
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...can occur when there is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product...function. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Use the black side of a grounding system to provide a static-free work surface.
...can occur when there is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product...function. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work mat to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Use the black side of a grounding system to provide a static-free work surface.
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... To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and... Events Log 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 Drive PC-Doctor...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...
... To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and... Events Log 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 Drive PC-Doctor...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...
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... Maintenance Manual Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 47. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground... power is acceptable, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you turn on the computer. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer...
... Maintenance Manual Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 47. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground... power is acceptable, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you turn on the computer. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer...
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.... Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when ... room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it from having a shortened life. Remove it may not be 4 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. If it . To get detailed information about the...
.... Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when ... room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it from having a shortened life. Remove it may not be 4 to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. If it . To get detailed information about the...
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... voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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 (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black...
... voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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 (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 80). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black...
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...3. The system board must enter the SVP in the same operation. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see "How to remove the POP, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 36. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. the system administrator ...removed. 5. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password. Attention: If the user HDP ...
...3. The system board must enter the SVP in the same operation. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see "How to remove the POP, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 36. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. the system administrator ...removed. 5. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password. Attention: If the user HDP ...
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...and resume operation, do one of the operating system; To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI operating system, you when the battery is independent of the following events occur in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 To end screen blank... system: Even if you do not set on the "Turn off . v The CPU stops. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. This default low-battery behavior is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. so if you have set on the power switch. If you are...
...and resume operation, do one of the operating system; To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI operating system, you when the battery is independent of the following events occur in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 To end screen blank... system: Even if you do not set on the "Turn off . v The CPU stops. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. This default low-battery behavior is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. so if you have set on the power switch. If you are...
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...hibernation mode automatically in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The hibernation file in either of the following : v Press the...are stored on the resume timer elapses. v The ring indicator (RI) is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it before taking any action to reenter operation mode. If ... ACPI operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
...hibernation mode automatically in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The hibernation file in either of the following : v Press the...are stored on the resume timer elapses. v The ring indicator (RI) is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do not undock it before taking any action to reenter operation mode. If ... ACPI operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
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...RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. System board. 0232 1. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup ...failed. or press Esc to continue. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. DIMM. System board. 0188 System board. Charge the battery pack. 2. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. ...
...RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. System board. 0232 1. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup ...failed. or press Esc to continue. 1. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. DIMM. System board. 0188 System board. Charge the battery pack. 2. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. ...
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... reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is cleared. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F4 ...BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup...
... reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is cleared. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F4 ...BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup...
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Hibernation error. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in sequence 1. Thermal sensing error. FRU or action, in boot order. System board. 1. System board. 1. ...
Hibernation error. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in sequence 1. Thermal sensing error. FRU or action, in boot order. System board. 1. System board. 1. ...
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...simply is detected, do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. System board b. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown... the removed devices one at the time of causes that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: a. Battery pack e. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not isolate FRUs that have no more ...
...simply is detected, do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. System board b. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown... the removed devices one at the time of causes that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do the following devices: a. Battery pack e. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not isolate FRUs that have no more ...
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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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...press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. Orange: The battery is on . Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.... USB) is in suspend mode. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on Green: The computer is connected to use . ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Table 8. This indicator is on when Wireless PAN is on and ready to the ac power supply. 10 Standby...
...press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. Orange: The battery is on . Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.... USB) is in suspend mode. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on Green: The computer is connected to use . ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 Table 8. This indicator is on when Wireless PAN is on and ready to the ac power supply. 10 Standby...
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Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. While the ... the computer. 3. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Turn on...
Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. While the ... the computer. 3. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Turn on...
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... FRU, as given by the arrow in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to replace a FRU, turn it in the direction as shown in square callouts... other small parts are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. DANGER Before removing any computer unless you have to observe the following general rules: 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61
... FRU, as given by the arrow in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that have made sure that pertain to replace a FRU, turn it in the direction as shown in square callouts... other small parts are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. DANGER Before removing any computer unless you have to observe the following general rules: 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61
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Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 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. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 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 .
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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 v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on page 62 Attention: v Do .... 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 .
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 v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on page 62 Attention: v Do .... 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 .