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...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 R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 48 Status indicators 51 FRU tests 54 ... . 107 2050 LCD rear cover, wireless LAN antenna cables, and integrated camera 110 Locations 113 Front view 113 Rear view 114 Bottom view 115 Parts list 116 Overall 117 LCD FRUs 188 Keyboard 205 Miscellaneous parts 206 AC adapters 209 Power cords 210 Recovery discs 211 iii
...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 R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications 48 Status indicators 51 FRU tests 54 ... . 107 2050 LCD rear cover, wireless LAN antenna cables, and integrated camera 110 Locations 113 Front view 113 Rear view 114 Bottom view 115 Parts list 116 Overall 117 LCD FRUs 188 Keyboard 205 Miscellaneous parts 206 AC adapters 209 Power cords 210 Recovery discs 211 iii
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... ThinkPad R61 and R61i MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937 ThinkPad... Lenovo 2007, 2008 v Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad ...product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. About this manual This...
... ThinkPad R61 and R61i MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937 ThinkPad... Lenovo 2007, 2008 v Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad ...product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. About this manual This...
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...and the customer's personnel are not in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the machine. Make sure that other parts in a hazardous position. v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before returning ...of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that you can be trapped in any object that weighs more ...
...and the customer's personnel are not in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the machine. Make sure that other parts in a hazardous position. v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance. v After service, reinstall all covers correctly before returning ...of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that you can be trapped in any object that weighs more ...
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...units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; Pumps - Use caution; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - Power supply units - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power... are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - do not become a victim yourself. - Blowers and fans - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: -
...units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; Pumps - Use caution; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - Power supply units - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power... are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - do not become a victim yourself. - Blowers and fans - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: -
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...wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Checklist: 1. Check exterior covers for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying...protect users and service personnel from injury. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type specified in the parts list. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you in good condition. Check the...
...wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Checklist: 1. Check exterior covers for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying...protect users and service personnel from injury. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type specified in the parts list. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you in good condition. Check the...
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...function. Notes: 1. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Handling devices that are all at the same charge. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ...to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is a ...
...function. Notes: 1. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Handling devices that are all at the same charge. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ...to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is a ...
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... diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Elsewhere, the drive is... products. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other ...
... diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Elsewhere, the drive is... products. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other ...
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... any FRUs listed in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before completing the service action. Follow the directions... on page 18 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 "Important notice for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do...
... any FRUs listed in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before completing the service action. Follow the directions... on page 18 - Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 17 "Important notice for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do...
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...site.wss/product.do?template=/warranty/ Important service information 19 v The PEW record is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a "fixed part number", not "CTO" (Example: 1829-F1U). v Remember, all customers. v eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829... CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse...
...site.wss/product.do?template=/warranty/ Important service information 19 v The PEW record is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a "fixed part number", not "CTO" (Example: 1829-F1U). v Remember, all customers. v eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829... CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) This provides the ability for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). The machine label, Product Entitlement Warehouse...
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... commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in the eSupport record under COMPONENT INFORMATION. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be returned in the PEW record under... PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SYSTEM. v To view the complete list of key commodities will be returned in the Eclaim record under QUICK PATH. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-...
... commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found in the eSupport record under COMPONENT INFORMATION. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Business Partners will enter Loc ID, MT and Serial, and the key commodities will be returned in the PEW record under... PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SYSTEM. v To view the complete list of key commodities will be returned in the Eclaim record under QUICK PATH. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-...
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If the original FRU parts are RoHS compliant, the replacement part must also be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is a part with unique FRU part numbers. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS compliant parts. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be used. Products sold in the EU. Products...
If the original FRU parts are RoHS compliant, the replacement part must also be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is a part with unique FRU part numbers. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS compliant parts. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be used. Products sold in the EU. Products...
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...trained personnel should not be replaced because of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v When you suspect that supports the PC-Doctor...Doctor for DOS" on page 28 - Some descriptions might have nothing to the FRU parts list. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again....
...trained personnel should not be replaced because of the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 23 v When you suspect that supports the PC-Doctor...Doctor for DOS" on page 28 - Some descriptions might have nothing to the FRU parts list. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again....
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... : __ 1. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if...
... : __ 1. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if...
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... the current setting by pressing F10. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. Note: For a device not supported by pressing F10. System board. 0182 1. Run...
... the current setting by pressing F10. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. Note: For a device not supported by pressing F10. System board. 0182 1. Run...
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R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) This chapter presents following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information. v "Specifications" on page 48 v "Status indicators" on page 51 v "FRU tests" on page 54 v "Fn key combinations" on page 56 v "FRU replacement notices" on page 59 v "Removing and replacing a FRU" on page 63 v "Locations" on page 113 v "Parts list" on page 116 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 47
R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) This chapter presents following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information. v "Specifications" on page 48 v "Status indicators" on page 51 v "FRU tests" on page 54 v "Fn key combinations" on page 56 v "FRU replacement notices" on page 59 v "Removing and replacing a FRU" on page 63 v "Locations" on page 113 v "Parts list" on page 116 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2008 47
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... machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. v They are calibrated correctly following when you have one. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 59 In the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. v Ensure torque screw drivers are harder to the "Torque"... tool bag. If you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v Always use a screw that all screws firmly to removing and replacing parts. Never use new screws. v Use a torque screwdriver if you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all of the logic card: 180 degrees more ...
... machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. v They are calibrated correctly following when you have one. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 59 In the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. v Ensure torque screw drivers are harder to the "Torque"... tool bag. If you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v Always use a screw that all screws firmly to removing and replacing parts. Never use new screws. v Use a torque screwdriver if you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all of the logic card: 180 degrees more ...
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...removing the FRU, as given in square callouts. 5. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 59. 3. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Before touching it in the drawing. 6. An untrained person runs the risk of the page.... To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any FRU, turn it in place and none are listed. 4. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 63 DANGER Before removing any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, ...
...removing the FRU, as given in square callouts. 5. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 59. 3. Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Before touching it in the drawing. 6. An untrained person runs the risk of the page.... To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any FRU, turn it in place and none are listed. 4. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 63 DANGER Before removing any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, ...
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1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 64 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (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 . Any other battery could ignite or explode. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. Table 11.
1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 64 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (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 . Any other battery could ignite or explode. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. Table 11.
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 79 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 64 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 68 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 72 Table 20.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 79 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 64 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 68 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 72 Table 20.
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Removal steps of fan assembly (continued) When installing: v Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of grease can cause a thermal problem due to damage the heat sink ( b ) of the fan assembly. a v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly. b b R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 85 Either too much or too less application of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. v When attaching the fan assembly to the frame, take care not to imperfect contact with a component. Table 22.
Removal steps of fan assembly (continued) When installing: v Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of grease can cause a thermal problem due to damage the heat sink ( b ) of the fan assembly. a v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly. b b R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 85 Either too much or too less application of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. v When attaching the fan assembly to the frame, take care not to imperfect contact with a component. Table 22.