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ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkPad® T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 ...FRU 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 55...
Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 ...FRU 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 55...
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Overall 124 LCD FRUs 151 Keyboard 161 Miscellaneous parts 162 AC adapters 163 Power cords 164 Recovery discs 165 Common service tools 174 Notices 175 Trademarks 176 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Overall 124 LCD FRUs 151 Keyboard 161 Miscellaneous parts 162 AC adapters 163 Power cords 164 Recovery discs 165 Common service tools 174 Notices 175 Trademarks 176 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this manual along 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, 2008 v About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad...
... and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) MT 6463, 6464, 6465, 6466, 6467, 6468, 6471, 6457, 6458, 6459, 6460, 6461, 6462, and 6470 Use this manual along 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, 2008 v About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad...
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... without slipping. 2. v After service, reinstall all personnel, while you are fastened or rolled up with your hair is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance.
... without slipping. 2. v After service, reinstall all personnel, while you are fastened or rolled up with your hair is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance.
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... live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - Blowers and fans - The surface is conductive; Pumps - do not become a victim yourself. -
... live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - Blowers and fans - The surface is conductive; Pumps - do not become a victim yourself. -
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... wearing a wrist strap. 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 Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Protect against ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you use have been...
... wearing a wrist strap. 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 Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Protect against ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you use have been...
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...those drives. Elsewhere, the drive is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni ...o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual There are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If a CD-ROM ...
...those drives. Elsewhere, the drive is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni ...o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual There are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If a CD-ROM ...
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... driver fixes are instructed to the system board before you are customer-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, ... should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in this manual. Follow the directions on page 18 - "How to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing a hard disk...
... driver fixes are instructed to the system board before you are customer-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, ... should call the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in this manual. Follow the directions on page 18 - "How to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing a hard disk...
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... be the cause of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure that those components, and may have been changed.
... be the cause of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure that those components, and may have been changed.
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... following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The key commodities will be...
... following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The key commodities will be...
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... of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. v If the spindle of purchase __ 5. Date on the display, and beep symptoms __...
... of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. v If the spindle of purchase __ 5. Date on the display, and beep symptoms __...
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...on the computer. Instead of the BIOS Setup Utility before you cannot change the parameters that depend on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. You can start the utility by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu... entered. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is an overview of the computer. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 30, and check the power sources. then power on...
...on the computer. Instead of the BIOS Setup Utility before you cannot change the parameters that depend on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. You can start the utility by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu... entered. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is an overview of the computer. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 30, and check the power sources. then power on...
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Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To cancel the test, press Esc. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. 5. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6.
Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To cancel the test, press Esc. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. 5. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6.
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... Replicator is used , replace the port replicator. 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 See the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 31 v "Checking the battery pack" on...
... Replicator is used , replace the port replicator. 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 See the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 31 v "Checking the battery pack" on...
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... the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace...
... the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace...