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...-to-FRU index 36 Numeric error codes 36 Error messages 41 Beep symptoms 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 No-beep symptoms 42 LCD-related symptoms 43 Intermittent problems 43 Undetermined problems 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 52 Fn key ...LAN . . 73 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or Intel Turbo Memory Mini Card 75 1100 SIM card slot 77 1110 Backup battery 79 1120 Keyboard bezel 80 1130 Speaker assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 84 1150 CPU 89 1160 LCD assembly 90 1170 Base cover, USB sub...
...-to-FRU index 36 Numeric error codes 36 Error messages 41 Beep symptoms 42 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 No-beep symptoms 42 LCD-related symptoms 43 Intermittent problems 43 Undetermined problems 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen 45 Specifications 45 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 52 Fn key ...LAN . . 73 1090 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN or Intel Turbo Memory Mini Card 75 1100 SIM card slot 77 1110 Backup battery 79 1120 Keyboard bezel 80 1130 Speaker assembly 82 1140 Fan assembly 84 1150 CPU 89 1160 LCD assembly 90 1170 Base cover, USB sub...
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... round ground prong of a grounded work mat to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Check for any frame ground, ground ... sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Notes: 1. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic...
... round ground prong of a grounded work mat to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. 4 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Check for any frame ground, ground ... sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Notes: 1. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic...
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... 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 ...problems related 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 a.... Exit Diag. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the computer....
... 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 ...problems related 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 a.... Exit Diag. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the computer....
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...checkouts: v "Checking the ac adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 28 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 28 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 28 To check the ac adapter, do the following:... a defect. If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4.
...checkouts: v "Checking the ac adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 28 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 28 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen)" on page 28 To check the ac adapter, do the following:... a defect. If the voltage is used , replace the port replicator. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the ac adapter. 4.
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.... See the following : 1. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than...
.... See the following : 1. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 28 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than...
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... where x is powered off . Type the current master HDP in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press F10. 9. To end screen blank mode and resume normal 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 powered off. v The hard disk drive is the letter of Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen...
... where x is powered off . Type the current master HDP in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) 34 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Press F10. 9. To end screen blank mode and resume normal 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 powered off. v The hard disk drive is the letter of Fn+F4. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen...
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... numeric error is listed first, in the boot record on page 44 The symptom-to-FRU index in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in sequence." Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current .... When the power is not correct. 0176 System Security-The system has been tampered with. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put ... the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
... numeric error is listed first, in the boot record on page 44 The symptom-to-FRU index in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in sequence." Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current .... When the power is not correct. 0176 System Security-The system has been tampered with. System board. 36 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put ... the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
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.... 3. DIMM. 3. CPU. 2. System board. 0232 1. Extended RAM fails 2. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0230 Shadow RAM error...
.... 3. DIMM. 3. CPU. 2. System board. 0232 1. Extended RAM fails 2. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 38 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0230 Shadow RAM error...
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...supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Battery pack e. External diskette drive or optical drive g. PC Cards 4. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem remains, replace the...code. Turn on page 27.) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. DIMM h. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Non-ThinkPad devices b. If no more errors exist. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not replace ...
...supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Battery pack e. External diskette drive or optical drive g. PC Cards 4. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem remains, replace the...code. Turn on page 27.) 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive f. DIMM h. LCD assembly 44 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Non-ThinkPad devices b. If no more errors exist. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not replace ...
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... battery (3 cells) (for T61) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic 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) v SUSE™ Linux® Enterprise Desktop 10 48 ThinkPad T61, R61...
... battery (3 cells) (for T61) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic 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) v SUSE™ Linux® Enterprise Desktop 10 48 ThinkPad T61, R61...
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...is being charged. Blinking green: Data is ready for status use light is enabled. When this indicator is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is... disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in use . Blinking green: Data is being discharged. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to 5% of the capacity, and being ...
...is being charged. Blinking green: Data is ready for status use light is enabled. When this indicator is resuming normal operation. 50 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is... disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in use . Blinking green: Data is being discharged. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to 5% of the capacity, and being ...
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... done, the no sound is heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Press enter....without starting up correctly. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is set...
... done, the no sound is heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 52 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Press enter....without starting up correctly. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is set...
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... as shown in square callouts. 5. Be sure to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in removing and replacing a FRU. When... removed before the failing FRU. Do not try to observe the following general rules: 1. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 60 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
... as shown in square callouts. 5. Be sure to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in removing and replacing a FRU. When... removed before the failing FRU. Do not try to observe the following general rules: 1. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 60 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 61 Removal steps of the slot.
1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 61 Removal steps of the slot.
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... a backup copy of all the information on page 61 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 63 Table 13. Removal steps of data. The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible. Improper handling can.... 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 .
... a backup copy of all the information on page 61 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 63 Table 13. Removal steps of data. The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible. Improper handling can.... 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 .
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...-head, nylon-coated (4) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 65 Table 14. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU in this section... is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader.
...-head, nylon-coated (4) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 65 Table 14. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU in this section... is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader.
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..., remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a ), but not in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance...
..., remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a ), but not in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance...
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Removal steps of keyboard 1 For T61 Step Icon 1 For R61 Step Icon 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 69 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 Table 16.
Removal steps of keyboard 1 For T61 Step Icon 1 For R61 Step Icon 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Screw (quantity) M2 × 17 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 69 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 Table 16.
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Removal steps of modem daughter card 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 69 Table 17. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow.
Removal steps of modem daughter card 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Silver Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 2 , remove the card by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 61 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 65 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 69 Table 17. ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow.
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Note: Some models might have three antenna cables in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 69 Table 18. Removal steps of the arrow. 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by ... wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 9.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 73
Note: Some models might have three antenna cables in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 69 Table 18. Removal steps of the arrow. 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by ... wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 9.5 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 73