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... password . . . . 33 Power management 34 Screen blank mode 34 Standby mode 34 Hibernation mode 35 Symptom-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...
... password . . . . 33 Power management 34 Screen blank mode 34 Standby mode 34 Hibernation mode 35 Symptom-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...
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... disk drive. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Strategy for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this task. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you select...problem, reinstall the original FRU before you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to it is built and shipped directly to the customer. Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61...
... disk drive. Running Automatic Configuration may also cause false error codes. Strategy for a customer to configure an IBM® or a Lenovo solution from an eSite, and have this task. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you select...problem, reinstall the original FRU before you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to it is built and shipped directly to the customer. Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. The machine label, Product Entitlement 16 ThinkPad T61...
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... disk into the diskette drive; On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If ...the supervisor password; The utility is available on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual ...problem, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. then power on the computer. 2. Note: When you need to enable it to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. For details that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo...
... disk into the diskette drive; On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. If ...the supervisor password; The utility is available on page 36. 24 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual ...problem, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. then power on the computer. 2. Note: When you need to enable it to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. For details that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo...
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... Quit - To run the PC-Doctor program to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and ...To cancel the test, press Esc. Select one of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve 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-...
... Quit - To run the PC-Doctor program to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 26 ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and ...To cancel the test, press Esc. Select one of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve 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-...
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... LCD replacement 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 have nothing to a variety of missing,...of dots that any background is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. v LCD too dark. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. v Screen abnormal. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST...
... LCD replacement 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 have nothing to a variety of missing,...of dots that any background is characteristic of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. v LCD too dark. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. v Screen abnormal. Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on , and a blank LCD during POST...
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...the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. Turn on the screen for a short time. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to the TrackPoint pointer. Touch Pad... in the BIOS Setup Utility. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 53 If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to enable it .
...the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. Turn on the screen for a short time. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to the TrackPoint pointer. Touch Pad... in the BIOS Setup Utility. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad T61, R61, and R61i (14.1-inch widescreen) 53 If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to enable it .
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... 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 symptoms 44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) . . 47 Specifications 47... 120 Bottom view 120 Parts list 121 Overall 122 LCD FRUs 146 Keyboard 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
... 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 symptoms 44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) . . 47 Specifications 47... 120 Bottom view 120 Parts list 121 Overall 122 LCD FRUs 146 Keyboard 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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... message" on page 18 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. "Important notice for replacing...replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before completing the service action. "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 18 - "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS,...
... message" on page 18 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. "Important notice for replacing...replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before completing the service action. "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 18 - "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS,...
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... components, and may be lost. Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying,... or programs can cause damage to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of the error. Be sure that board, and then replace the other one FRU, any...
... components, and may be lost. Strategy for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying,... or programs can cause damage to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of the error. Be sure that board, and then replace the other one FRU, any...
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...on page 47. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the...; On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. For details that are disabled, such as follows: 1. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. To avoid this problem, you can start the utility by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the ...
...on page 47. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the...; On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. For details that are disabled, such as follows: 1. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS. To avoid this problem, you can start the utility by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the ...
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5. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. To exit the test, select Quit - If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
5. Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. To exit the test, select Quit - If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of the computer. Select one of the categories listed below to...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 designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. To run the PC-Doctor program to your ...
... Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery™ workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of the computer. Select one of the categories listed below to...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 designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. To run the PC-Doctor program to your ...
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...will be connected when the computer is displayed, press Continue. When the "Welcome to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen, but the Predesktop installer begins copying files. "Restore Your System" window appears. Order the recovery discs and the hard disk ...not want to insert a Product Recovery Supplemental Disk, if you use the recovery discs for unrecoverable system problems. Click OK. 4. A warning appears, click Yes. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes. 2....
...will be connected when the computer is displayed, press Continue. When the "Welcome to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen, but the Predesktop installer begins copying files. "Restore Your System" window appears. Order the recovery discs and the hard disk ...not want to insert a Product Recovery Supplemental Disk, if you use the recovery discs for unrecoverable system problems. Click OK. 4. A warning appears, click Yes. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes. 2....
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... A bright dot means a 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+, ... QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on LCD. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. LCD assembly....LCD should be replaced if the number of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. LCD assembly. 4. Minimum quantity of defective pixels required...
... A bright dot means a 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+, ... QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. LCD-related symptoms Symptom or error No beep, power-on indicator on LCD. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. LCD assembly....LCD should be replaced if the number of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. LCD assembly. 4. Minimum quantity of defective pixels required...
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...the screen for a short time. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> Memory Test-Quick. 2. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to the TrackPoint pointer. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. ...drive 1. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work , ...
...the screen for a short time. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> Memory Test-Quick. 2. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to the TrackPoint pointer. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. ...drive 1. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work , ...
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... 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 symptoms 44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications... assembly 117 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 120 Locations 121 Front view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
... 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 symptoms 44 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen 47 Specifications... assembly 117 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 120 Locations 121 Front view 121 Rear view 122 Bottom view 122 Parts list 123 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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...directions on page 19 - "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS ... on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before completing the service action. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive...
...directions on page 19 - "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 19 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS ... on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before completing the service action. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive...
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...problem, reinstall that changed . If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v Some computers have been customized. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any of the error. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61...diagnosis with the first error code. If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to -FRU Index for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to replace either the processor board or the system board, and ...
...problem, reinstall that changed . If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v Some computers have been customized. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any of the error. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61...diagnosis with the first error code. If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the screen to -FRU Index for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to replace either the processor board or the system board, and ...
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...screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. You can detect errors by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Turn on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61...lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on the computer. 2. For some devices are protected by pressing Enter instead of the BIOS Setup Utility before you will need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. To avoid this problem, you need to enable it to "ThinkPad T61...
...screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. You can detect errors by running the diagnostics test included in the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, even if the computer supports the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Turn on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61...lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on the computer. 2. For some devices are protected by pressing Enter instead of the BIOS Setup Utility before you will need to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. To avoid this problem, you need to enable it to "ThinkPad T61...
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5. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. To cancel the test, press Esc. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
5. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diag. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. To cancel the test, press Esc. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual