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... 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 Fn key...combinations 56 FRU replacement notices 59 Screw notices 59 Retaining serial numbers 60 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device for R61 and R61i 65 1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and hard disk rubber rails 66 1040 Palm rest or...
... 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 Fn key...combinations 56 FRU replacement notices 59 Screw notices 59 Retaining serial numbers 60 Removing and replacing a FRU 63 1010 Battery pack 64 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device for R61 and R61i 65 1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and hard disk rubber rails 66 1040 Palm rest or...
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... only those items. You should be the type specified in the parts list. Begin the checks with . 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 power off the computer...: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Check exterior covers for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for 0.1 ohm or less between...
... only those items. You should be the type specified in the parts list. Begin the checks with . 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 power off the computer...: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. Check exterior covers for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check the power cord for 0.1 ohm or less between...
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... packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid contact with other people. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of...
... packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid contact with other people. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of...
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... 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 ... 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 run the PC-Doctor program to...
... 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 ... 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 run the PC-Doctor program to...
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...you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the AC adapter cable. v If the problem persists, go to "R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. General checkout 29 Check that power is acceptable, do the ... "Checking the backup battery" on page 47. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is ...
...you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the AC adapter cable. v If the problem persists, go to "R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. General checkout 29 Check that power is acceptable, do the ... "Checking the backup battery" on page 47. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is ...
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... turn on , replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to the next section. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware ...Maintenance Manual To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . See the following : 1. Checking operational charging ...
... turn on , replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be 4 to the next section. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware ...Maintenance Manual To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . See the following : 1. Checking operational charging ...
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... quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 64). 4. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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. General checkout 31 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. See the following : 1.
... quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 64). 4. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 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. General checkout 31 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. See the following : 1.
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... to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 3. For how to remove the battery pack, see "1100 Backup battery" on page 79. 4. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Select Power-On Password. ...6. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
... to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 3. For how to remove the battery pack, see "1100 Backup battery" on page 79. 4. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Select Power-On Password. ...6. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
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...that time. so if you have set on the "Turn off . To cause the computer to what you when the battery is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off monitor" timer in the "Power ...modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you specified. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, ...
...that time. so if you have set on the "Turn off . To cause the computer to what you when the battery is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off monitor" timer in the "Power ...modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you specified. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, ...
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...operation. v The system is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do not ...Fn+F4 keys. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that causes the system to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any action to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If ... you are using the ACPI operating system and have to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
...operation. v The system is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do not ...Fn+F4 keys. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that causes the system to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any action to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If ... you are using the ACPI operating system and have to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
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...setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0199 System Security- Security password retry count exceeded. 1. Remove one of them . Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 01C8 Two or more modem devices are found . Remove one of them. Reseat the hard disk drive. ...message. 2. Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. ...
...setting by pressing F10. 2. System board. 0199 System Security- Security password retry count exceeded. 1. Remove one of them . Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 01C8 Two or more modem devices are found . Remove one of them. Reseat the hard disk drive. ...message. 2. Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. ...
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...BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2.... 0260 System timer error. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is set in ...
...BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2.... 0260 System timer error. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is set in ...
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Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. System board. Error messages Table 2. Failing bits: nnnn. Fan error. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. System board. Check the status of device which you want to ...
Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. System board. Error messages Table 2. Failing bits: nnnn. Fan error. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. System board. Check the status of device which you want to ...
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...the computer. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation,... External diskette drive or optical drive g. Turn on page 29.) 1. If any damaged FRU. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Verify that ...
...the computer. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation,... External diskette drive or optical drive g. Turn on page 29.) 1. If any damaged FRU. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Verify that ...
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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, and R61i...
...® 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, and R61i...
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...80% of the capacity. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in the Ultrabay Enhanced device. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is on. Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Bluetooth status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE ...on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Table 8. Orange: The battery is resuming normal operation. 52 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or...
...80% of the capacity. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in the Ultrabay Enhanced device. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is on. Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Bluetooth status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802.11 standard or IEEE ...on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Table 8. Orange: The battery is resuming normal operation. 52 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or...
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Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in ...tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is attached to start the diagnostic program. 54 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual In this test. Then, run Diagnostics...
Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in ...tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is attached to start the diagnostic program. 54 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual In this test. Then, run Diagnostics...
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..., and can cause electrical short circuits. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 59. 3. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 63 When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing. 7. Before replacing any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by shaking the ...is sensitive to replace a 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 computer unless you have been trained and certified. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn it in...
..., and can cause electrical short circuits. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 59. 3. R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 63 When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing. 7. Before replacing any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by shaking the ...is sensitive to replace a 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 computer unless you have been trained and certified. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn it in...
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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 . 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 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.
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 . 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 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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... rails 1 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 Removal steps of data. Table 13. v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all... 64 Attention: 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 .
... rails 1 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 Removal steps of data. Table 13. v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all... 64 Attention: 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 .