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... 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 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices ... hinge assembly 115 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 118 Locations 119 Front view 119 Rear view 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
... 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 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices ... hinge assembly 115 2060 LCD panel and LCD cable 118 Locations 119 Front view 119 Rear view 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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v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety ... under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891, 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898,...
v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety ... under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 v Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891, 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898,...
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... of the object equally between your clothing. Attention: Metal objects are not in any other parts in the area of a machine. v Wear safety glasses when you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v When...
... of the object equally between your clothing. Attention: Metal objects are not in any other parts in the area of a machine. v Wear safety glasses when you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. v When...
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... not become a victim yourself. - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: -
... not become a victim yourself. - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: -
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... shells on your body. You can use of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your clothing. The mat is insulative and retains a charge even ...discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. v Use the black side of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch...
... shells on your body. You can use of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your clothing. The mat is insulative and retains a charge even ...discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. v Use the black side of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch...
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.... L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de réglage et...diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code...
.... L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Pour éviter tout risque d'exposition au rayon laser, respectez les consignes de réglage et...diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code...
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... Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Using the HMM For Key Commodities...
... Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Using the HMM For Key Commodities...
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... service __ 3. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage...
... service __ 3. Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage...
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....1-inch) This chapter presents following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) : Table 7. Specifications Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip... resolution) TFT color LCD v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) TFT color LCD © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 47 v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key ...and replacing a FRU" on page 61 v "Locations" on page 119 v "Parts list" on page 121 Specifications The following product-specific service references and product-specific...
....1-inch) This chapter presents following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) : Table 7. Specifications Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip... resolution) TFT color LCD v 14.1-inch, 16M colors, SXGA+ (1400 × 1050 resolution) TFT color LCD © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 47 v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key ...and replacing a FRU" on page 61 v "Locations" on page 119 v "Parts list" on page 121 Specifications The following product-specific service references and product-specific...
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...ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. v Each one . v Always use the correct screw. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part... Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are harder to removing and replacing parts. v Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following when you have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections...
...ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. v Each one . v Always use the correct screw. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part... Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are harder to removing and replacing parts. v Ensure torque screw drivers are calibrated correctly following when you have the following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections...
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.... Any such FRUs are listed. 4. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Attention: The system board is sensitive to be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching... turn it in the direction as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 61 When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that have to , and can...
.... Any such FRUs are listed. 4. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and none are loose inside the computer. Attention: The system board is sensitive to be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching... turn it in the direction as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 61 When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that have to , and can...
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1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer.
1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 62 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer.
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 66 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 22.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 62 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 66 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 22.
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... computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as follows: v Before you attach the fan assembly to imperfect contact with a component. a v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly. Table 26. b b 86 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Installation of the fan assembly When installing...
... computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as follows: v Before you attach the fan assembly to imperfect contact with a component. a v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly. Table 26. b b 86 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Installation of the fan assembly When installing...
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..., a power cord, a port replicator, a USB device, and an external bay device adapter. Examples of these types of the computer. A single asterisk (*) means the part is specified. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 121 v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as an optical drive, a hard disk drive, and an extended battery. v FRU with...
..., a power cord, a port replicator, a USB device, and an external bay device adapter. Examples of these types of the computer. A single asterisk (*) means the part is specified. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 121 v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as an optical drive, a hard disk drive, and an extended battery. v FRU with...
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f See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 153. 1 LCD unit (see "LCD FRUs" on page 146.) 2 Keyboard bezel assembly 42W3659 3 ... 8897-CTO, 54x v 8898-CTO, 2Hx v 8899-CTO v 8900-CTO v 8938-CTO v 8939-CTO 42W2956 3 Palm rest assembly without fingerprint reader, with 42W3819 ThinkPad logo (T series) v 8889-CTO, 2Nx, 3Hx, 69x, 6Bx (for xxA, xxE, xxF, xxG, xxJ, xxK, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxT... xxA, xxE, xxF, xxG, xxJ, xxK, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxT, xxU, xxY) RoHS CRU ID ID R N R ** R ** ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 123 FRU FRU no. Table 42. a - Parts list-Overall No.
f See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 153. 1 LCD unit (see "LCD FRUs" on page 146.) 2 Keyboard bezel assembly 42W3659 3 ... 8897-CTO, 54x v 8898-CTO, 2Hx v 8899-CTO v 8900-CTO v 8938-CTO v 8939-CTO 42W2956 3 Palm rest assembly without fingerprint reader, with 42W3819 ThinkPad logo (T series) v 8889-CTO, 2Nx, 3Hx, 69x, 6Bx (for xxA, xxE, xxF, xxG, xxJ, xxK, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxT... xxA, xxE, xxF, xxG, xxJ, xxK, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxT, xxU, xxY) RoHS CRU ID ID R N R ** R ** ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 123 FRU FRU no. Table 42. a - Parts list-Overall No.
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..., 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Tx, 67x, 6Cx, 6Dx, 6Lx v 8899-CTO, 56x v 8900-CTO, 56x v 8938-CTO v 8939-CTO 3 Palm rest assembly with fingerprint reader, with 42W3820 ThinkPad logo (T series) v 8889-CTO, 24x, 26x, 28x, 2Bx, 2Dx, 2Fx, 2Hx, 2Mx, 2Yx, 32x, 36x, 37x, 39x, 3Dx, 3Fx, 3Qx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Tx, 5Wx..., xxG, xxJ, xxK, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxT, xxU, xxY) 4 SIM card slot 42X3919 5 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 39T0495 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** R ** R N R ** 124 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 42. Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
..., 5Kx, 5Lx, 5Tx, 67x, 6Cx, 6Dx, 6Lx v 8899-CTO, 56x v 8900-CTO, 56x v 8938-CTO v 8939-CTO 3 Palm rest assembly with fingerprint reader, with 42W3820 ThinkPad logo (T series) v 8889-CTO, 24x, 26x, 28x, 2Bx, 2Dx, 2Fx, 2Hx, 2Mx, 2Yx, 32x, 36x, 37x, 39x, 3Dx, 3Fx, 3Qx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Tx, 5Wx..., xxG, xxJ, xxK, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxT, xxU, xxY) 4 SIM card slot 42X3919 5 Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 39T0495 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** R ** R N R ** 124 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 42. Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
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RoHS CRU ID ID 6 ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter v 8889-CTO, 24x v 8890-CTO, 24x v 8891-CTO v 8892-CTO v 8893-CTO v 8894-CTO v 8895-CTO, 2Bx v 8896-... xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0853 R ** xxV, xxY xxG 42T0855 R ** xxC, xxK 42T0857 R ** xxE, xxJ 42T0859 R ** xxT (802.11 b/g) 42T0861 R ** ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 125 FRU FRU no. Parts list-Overall (continued) No. Table 42.
RoHS CRU ID ID 6 ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter v 8889-CTO, 24x v 8890-CTO, 24x v 8891-CTO v 8892-CTO v 8893-CTO v 8894-CTO v 8895-CTO, 2Bx v 8896-... xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0853 R ** xxV, xxY xxG 42T0855 R ** xxC, xxK 42T0857 R ** xxE, xxJ 42T0859 R ** xxT (802.11 b/g) 42T0861 R ** ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 125 FRU FRU no. Parts list-Overall (continued) No. Table 42.
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Table 42. RoHS CRU ID ID 6 ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter v 8889-CTO v 8890-CTO v 8891-CTO v 8892-CTO v 8893-CTO v 8894-CTO v 8895-CTO v 8896-CTO v 8897-CTO v ... v 8939-CTO xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0865 R ** xxV, xxY xxG 42T0867 R ** xxC 42T0869 R ** xxE, xxJ 42T0871 R ** xxK 42T0905 R ** 126 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
Table 42. RoHS CRU ID ID 6 ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter v 8889-CTO v 8890-CTO v 8891-CTO v 8892-CTO v 8893-CTO v 8894-CTO v 8895-CTO v 8896-CTO v 8897-CTO v ... v 8939-CTO xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0865 R ** xxV, xxY xxG 42T0867 R ** xxC 42T0869 R ** xxE, xxJ 42T0871 R ** xxK 42T0905 R ** 126 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no.
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...-CTO, 6Vx, 6Yx, A3x xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0873 R ** xxV, xxY xxG 42T0875 R ** xxC, xxK 42T0877 R ** xxE, xxJ 42T0879 R ** 6 ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II v 8889-CTO, 5Zx v 8890-CTO v 8891-CTO v 8892-CTO v 8893-CTO v 8894-CTO v 8895-CTO v 8896-CTO...-CTO v 8898-CTO v 8899-CTO v 8900-CTO v 8938-CTO v 8939-CTO 42T0917 R ** 7 Structure frame 42W3719 R N 8 USB sub card 41W1155 R N 9 Hard disk drive rubber rails 41V9756 R * ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 127 Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
...-CTO, 6Vx, 6Yx, A3x xxA, xxB, xxF, xxH, xxL, xxM, xxP, xxQ, xxS, xxU, 42T0873 R ** xxV, xxY xxG 42T0875 R ** xxC, xxK 42T0877 R ** xxE, xxJ 42T0879 R ** 6 ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II v 8889-CTO, 5Zx v 8890-CTO v 8891-CTO v 8892-CTO v 8893-CTO v 8894-CTO v 8895-CTO v 8896-CTO...-CTO v 8898-CTO v 8899-CTO v 8900-CTO v 8938-CTO v 8939-CTO 42T0917 R ** 7 Structure frame 42W3719 R N 8 USB sub card 41W1155 R N 9 Hard disk drive rubber rails 41V9756 R * ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) 127 Parts list-Overall (continued) No.