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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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...such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Remove the cover. 6. Safety information 5 A third-wire ground connector .... Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check exterior covers for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Check for : a. Use a meter to the ...
...such as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Remove the cover. 6. Safety information 5 A third-wire ground connector .... Check for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check exterior covers for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Check for : a. Use a meter to the ...
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... system, such as fully effective. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. -...parts in charge between objects. Protect against your clothing. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or ...
... system, such as fully effective. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. -...parts in charge between objects. Protect against your clothing. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is insulative and retains a charge even when you use an ESD common ground or ...
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...run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot...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-...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 ...
...run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot...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-...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 ...
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...If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used . Connect the ... adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 47. v If the computer does not ...
...If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used . Connect the ... adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 47. v If the computer does not ...
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...the computer. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). General checkout 31 If it . Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the ...dc) + 0 to 30 K . Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system...
...the computer. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). General checkout 31 If it . Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the ...dc) + 0 to 30 K . Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system...
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... the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. 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 battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the...
... the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. 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 battery pack (see "1110 Backup battery" on page 62). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the...
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... 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...be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to remove the power-on the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no ...does not appear. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. the system administrator enters both in ...
... 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...be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to remove the power-on the computer. 2. Remove the backup battery. Turn on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no ...does not appear. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the system user. the system administrator enters both in ...
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... operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is appropriate. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If... a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. It chooses either of the operating system; Also, in either your setting or the default setting, ...
... operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is appropriate. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If... a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. It chooses either of the operating system; Also, in either your setting or the default setting, ...
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...hibernation mode, the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel...will get an error message, and you are using the ACPI operating system and have to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The system is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card ...the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...hibernation mode, the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel...will get an error message, and you are using the ACPI operating system and have to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The system is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card ...the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...press Esc to continue. 1. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual DIMM. System board. 0192 System Security- Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem...message. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Remove one of them . Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. ...
...press Esc to continue. 1. Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual DIMM. System board. 0192 System Security- Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem...message. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Remove one of them . Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. ...
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... 1. System board. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. System board. 1803 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. DIMM. 2. ... Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged 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. 0252 Password checksum bad-The...
... 1. System board. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. System board. 1803 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. CPU. 2. DIMM. 2. ... Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged 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. 0252 Password checksum bad-The...
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Allocation error for device. Invalid system configuration data. Fan error. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. Backup battery. 3. Device not found. 1. The device you want to boot from any device. System board. Reinstall the operation system. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. Check ...error. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. No valid operating system. 1. Failing bits: nnnn. Cannot boot from . 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Backup...
Allocation error for device. Invalid system configuration data. Fan error. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. Backup battery. 3. Device not found. 1. The device you want to boot from any device. System board. Reinstall the operation system. System board. 1. System board. 1. System board. Check ...error. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. No valid operating system. 1. Failing bits: nnnn. Cannot boot from . 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Backup...
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... If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Battery pack e. PC Cards 4. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of the failure is not...do not isolate FRUs that have no defects). DIMM h. System board b. If any damaged FRU. 3. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Non-ThinkPad devices b. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. Determine ...
... If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Battery pack e. PC Cards 4. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at the time of the failure is not...do not isolate FRUs that have no defects). DIMM h. System board b. If any damaged FRU. 3. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Non-ThinkPad devices b. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. Determine ...
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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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...USB) is ready for status use . To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is being charged. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on . Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric...on and is not in use light is enabled. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in the Ultrabay Slim device. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 or 3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on when Wireless PAN is charged between 0% to the hard...
...USB) is ready for status use . To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is being charged. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on . Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric...on and is not in use light is enabled. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in the Ultrabay Slim device. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 51 or 3 Wireless WAN Green: The wireless WAN is on when Wireless PAN is charged between 0% to the hard...
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... on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 FRU tests The...Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ...
... on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 FRU tests The...Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ...
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... Before touching it in the direction as shown in removing and replacing a FRU. When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on the computer until you have made ...removing any FRU, turn on page 121. 8. DANGER Before removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Begin by shaking the computer gently and listening for use the correct screw as given by...
... Before touching it in the direction as shown in removing and replacing a FRU. When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 61 For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on the computer until you have made ...removing any FRU, turn on page 121. 8. DANGER Before removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Begin by shaking the computer gently and listening for use the correct screw as given by...
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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 Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. 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 .
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 Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. 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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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 Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. Table 13. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss ... mode. 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
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 Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of data. Table 13. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss ... mode. 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