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... . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs 33 Passwords 34 Power-on password 34 ... 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...
... . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs 33 Passwords 34 Power-on password 34 ... 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...
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... the problem. c. Check for any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, ...signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Remove the cover. 6. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Begin the checks with . b. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with...
... the problem. c. Check for any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to the safety of any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, ...signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Remove the cover. 6. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Begin the checks with . b. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with...
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... outlet can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When..., such as fully effective. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. You can be considered sensitive to...
... outlet can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. When..., such as fully effective. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. You can be considered sensitive to...
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... 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 problem...Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To exit the test, ... 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...
... 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 problem...Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To exit the test, ... 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...
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...does not always indicate a defect. v If the problem persists, go to "R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. General checkout 29 Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the ...here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following: 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. If the...
...does not always indicate a defect. v If the problem persists, go to "R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)" on the computer. General checkout 29 Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the ...here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following: 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. If the...
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... system board. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To check your battery, move your cursor to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)... Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than +11.0 V dc ...
... system board. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To check your battery, move your cursor to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)... Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than +11.0 V dc ...
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... the following figure. See the following : 1. General checkout 31 Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 64). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. 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 backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. v If the voltage ...
... the following figure. See the following : 1. General checkout 31 Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 64). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. 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 backup battery. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. v If the voltage ...
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...battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Select Power-On Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. When the ThinkPad... on the computer. 2. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select Password. 5. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. How to...
...battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Select Power-On Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. When the ThinkPad... on the computer. 2. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select Password. 5. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. How to...
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... Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do what occurs in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 Standby ...the computer enters standby mode, the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do any key. This default low-battery behavior is available. If you can change the action of the following events occur in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off ....
... Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do what occurs in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 Standby ...the computer enters standby mode, the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do any key. This default low-battery behavior is available. If you can change the action of the following events occur in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off ....
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...power switch. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Closing the lid. - v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have ...the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following actions as the event that causes the system to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard...
...power switch. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Closing the lid. - v If you are using the ACPI operating system and have ...the computer to enter hibernation mode, do any of the following actions as the event that causes the system to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard...
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... More than one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Extended RAM fails 2. Table 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. or press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0232 1. Embedded Security hardware tamper ...Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. System board. 0192 ...
... More than one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Extended RAM fails 2. Table 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. Press to ignore the warning message. 2. or press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0232 1. Embedded Security hardware tamper ...Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. System board. 0192 ...
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... run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn...board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. in the computer. Table 1. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the ...
... run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn...board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. in the computer. Table 1. System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither the ...
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Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. v Enter the BIOS...1. Restore the system configuration to boot from any device. Related service information 43 Failing bits: nnnn. Fan error. System board. 1. Fan. 2. Thermal sensing error. Backup battery. 3. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. The device you want to boot from. 2. The device you want to what it was before the...
Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. v Enter the BIOS...1. Restore the system configuration to boot from any device. Related service information 43 Failing bits: nnnn. Fan error. System board. 1. Fan. 2. Thermal sensing error. Backup battery. 3. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. The device you want to boot from. 2. The device you want to what it was before the...
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...in the internal drive i. Devices attached to do not isolate FRUs that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Battery pack e. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Verify that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code...or diskette in loop mode at the time of the following devices: a. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on page 29.) 1. Remove or disconnect all ...
...in the internal drive i. Devices attached to do not isolate FRUs that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Battery pack e. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Verify that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code...or diskette in loop mode at the time of the following devices: a. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on page 29.) 1. Remove or disconnect all ...
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...® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) or Internal Modem (on board) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 5.2 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 7.8 Ah v Ultrabay Enhanced 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) 50 ThinkPad R61, R61e...
...® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-1.5, 56 kbps HDA) or Internal Modem (on board) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.8 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 5.2 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 7.8 Ah v Ultrabay Enhanced 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) 50 ThinkPad R61, R61e...
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...not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking green: Data is on and ready to use. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 80% of the capacity. 8 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to 5% of the capacity. To enable ... IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.11n) is on and is not in -use . Blinking green: The battery is charged between 20% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged. Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. 52 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking green: Data is on and ready to use. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 80% of the capacity. 8 AC power status Green: The computer is connected to 5% of the capacity. To enable ... IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE 802.11n) is on and is not in -use . Blinking green: The battery is charged between 20% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged. Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. 52 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is set up the operating system. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Then, run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Conexant ... Port Replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to start the diagnostic program. 54 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Place the computer on the computer. 3. Note: Do not apply ...
Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is set up the operating system. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Then, run Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Conexant ... Port Replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to start the diagnostic program. 54 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Place the computer on the computer. 3. Note: Do not apply ...
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... replacement. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by removing any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is sensitive to replace... for use the correct screw as given by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Do not try to observe the following general rules: 1. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 63 An untrained person runs the risk of the page. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. Follow the correct ...
... replacement. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by removing any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is sensitive to replace... for use the correct screw as given by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Do not try to observe the following general rules: 1. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 63 An untrained person runs the risk of the page. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. Follow the correct ...
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Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 64 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is 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. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. 64 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is 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. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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...: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. The hard disk drive is in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Table 13. Improper handling can... Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw (M2 × 17 mm), pan-head, nylon-coated (1) 2 Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 66 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and hard disk rubber rails For access, remove these...
...: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. The hard disk drive is in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Table 13. Improper handling can... Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw (M2 × 17 mm), pan-head, nylon-coated (1) 2 Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 66 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual 1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and hard disk rubber rails For access, remove these...