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...Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-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 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw ...
...Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-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 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw ...
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... are customer-installable. "FRU identification for assistance or download information. Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software. "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. After a system board is loaded to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before completing the service action. Use...
... are customer-installable. "FRU identification for assistance or download information. Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software. "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. After a system board is loaded to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before completing the service action. Use...
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...first error code. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the screen to run a low-level format before doing this task. If no error code is...using the View Configuration option); Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of the error. .... v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to it. Improper handling of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current...
...first error code. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the screen to run a low-level format before doing this task. If no error code is...using the View Configuration option); Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid rough handling of the error. .... v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to it. Improper handling of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current...
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... turned on the new drive. One more warning appears saying that USB devices used in recovery must use . Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 In this completes, the computer will restart and a window will take several hours. To install the factory contents by using...available, they arrive. The length of time depends on the method you must be posted on the screen, but the Predesktop installer begins copying files. A message giving a warning that recovery is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. When this case, you use the...
... turned on the new drive. One more warning appears saying that USB devices used in recovery must use . Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 33 In this completes, the computer will restart and a window will take several hours. To install the factory contents by using...available, they arrive. The length of time depends on the method you must be posted on the screen, but the Predesktop installer begins copying files. A message giving a warning that recovery is replaced because of 1 into the optical drive, then restart the computer. When this case, you use the...
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...Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the screen... User only mode is available on the screen; When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. If... Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced.... 5. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For models ...
...Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the screen... User only mode is available on the screen; When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. If... Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced.... 5. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual For models ...
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... pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is always off (black color.) ...B sub-pixels. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. LCD assembly. 4. v LCD too dark. v Wrong color displayed. Related service information 45 v Screen abnormal. System board. The presence of a small number of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Table 6. v LCD...
... pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is always off (black color.) ...B sub-pixels. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. LCD assembly. 4. v LCD too dark. v Wrong color displayed. Related service information 45 v Screen abnormal. System board. The presence of a small number of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. Table 6. v LCD...
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...Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad...the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Turn on the computer. 3. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Then, run Diagnostics --> ... of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run this test. Table 9. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port ...
...Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad...the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Turn on the computer. 3. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Then, run Diagnostics --> ... of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run this test. Table 9. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port ...
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...ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. The serial number of each device in your system board. No two computers in the EEPROM of the computer. Assign UUID. If you replace...replace the system board, you have the same number. Set System Identification. 3. Set System Identification. 3. The algorithm that number. Install the ThinkPad...the world have replaced the system ...also written on the screen. Note: The serial...replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the ThinkPad...
...ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. The serial number of each device in your system board. No two computers in the EEPROM of the computer. Assign UUID. If you replace...replace the system board, you have the same number. Set System Identification. 3. Set System Identification. 3. The algorithm that number. Install the ThinkPad...the world have replaced the system ...also written on the screen. Note: The serial...replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the ThinkPad...
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... date, select 5. Use the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later to reflect the ECA's application. Note: Only the ECA number is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from EEPROM and follow the instruction on the screen. If the system board is stored..., select 2. To write ECA information, select 1. The machine does not need to be possible. 60 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Read ECA/rework number from the...
... date, select 5. Use the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later to reflect the ECA's application. Note: Only the ECA number is being replaced, try to read the ECA information from EEPROM and follow the instruction on the screen. If the system board is stored..., select 2. To write ECA information, select 1. The machine does not need to be possible. 60 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Read ECA/rework number from the...
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...-on password . . . . 35 How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 36 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep ... 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) . . 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 61 1010 ...152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
...-on password . . . . 35 How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 36 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep ... 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) . . 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 61 1010 ...152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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...information. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen. 3. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to ...prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 17 Enter the product...
...information. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen. 3. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to ...prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: v If you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 17 Enter the product...
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... careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration... the View Configuration option); Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual then, when service has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one FRU, any of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. ...
... careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration... the View Configuration option); Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual then, when service has been completed, verify that board, and then replace the other one FRU, any of the FRUs may cause a system malfunction. ...
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...contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new...the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. For information on which discs to Rescue and Recovery" screen is displayed, press Continue. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. The length of 1 ...drive at least five hours. 1. "Restore Your System" window appears. Click OK. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 If you use . When the "Welcome to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 156....
...contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new...the system program service diskette become available, they arrive. For information on which discs to Rescue and Recovery" screen is displayed, press Continue. Select I accept these terms and conditions and press OK. The length of 1 ...drive at least five hours. 1. "Restore Your System" window appears. Click OK. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 If you use . When the "Welcome to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 156....
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... on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no SVP has been set: 1. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. The hard disk drive can be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be... replaced for access to remove the power-on the computer; Remove the backup battery. 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 ...
... on password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no SVP has been set: 1. The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. The hard disk drive can be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be... replaced for access to remove the power-on the computer; Remove the backup battery. 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 ...
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.... 3. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the screen; Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Click Access BIOS. Select... If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then enter the master HDP. Click Access BIOS. Click Yes. ...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 servicers provide any ...
.... 3. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the screen; Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Click Access BIOS. Select... If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then enter the master HDP. Click Access BIOS. Click Yes. ...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 servicers provide any ...
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... LCD screen unreadable. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST. LCD assembly. 3. LCD assembly. 4. v Wrong color displayed. FRU or action, in any replacement LCD will not provide replacement if...ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. System board. 1. v LCD backlight not working. LCD assembly. v Characters missing pixels. The LCD should be replaced...
... LCD screen unreadable. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST. LCD assembly. 3. LCD assembly. 4. v Wrong color displayed. FRU or action, in any replacement LCD will not provide replacement if...ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. System board. 1. v LCD backlight not working. LCD assembly. v Characters missing pixels. The LCD should be replaced...
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... ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is attached to start the diagnostic program. Make sure the modem is running. Replace ... sound is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Interactive Tests ... or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. ...
... ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is attached to start the diagnostic program. Make sure the modem is running. Replace ... sound is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Interactive Tests ... or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. ...
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... value. No two computers in the world have replaced the system board, restore the serial number by doing the following: 1. Assign UUID. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 59 From the main menu, select 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and... restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. If you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the screen. Set System...
... value. No two computers in the world have replaced the system board, restore the serial number by doing the following: 1. Assign UUID. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 59 From the main menu, select 1. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and... restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. If you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the screen. Set System...
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...and follow the instruction. 4. To check what ECAs have been previously applied to update the EEPROM. The machine type of the ECA is being replaced, try to reflect the ECA's application. To write ECA information, select 1. From the main menu, select 6. Read ECA/rework number from ...EEPROM, and follow the instruction on the screen. Set ECA Information. 3. Write ECA/rework number from the old system board and transfer the information to the machine, the EEPROM must be possible. 60 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the system board...
...and follow the instruction. 4. To check what ECAs have been previously applied to update the EEPROM. The machine type of the ECA is being replaced, try to reflect the ECA's application. To write ECA information, select 1. From the main menu, select 6. Read ECA/rework number from ...EEPROM, and follow the instruction on the screen. Set ECA Information. 3. Write ECA/rework number from the old system board and transfer the information to the machine, the EEPROM must be possible. 60 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the system board...