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Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 ... 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...Keyboard 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 ... 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...Keyboard 152 Miscellaneous parts 153 AC adapters 154 Power cords 155 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 iii
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Recovery discs 156 Common service tools 165 Notices 167 Trademarks 168 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
Recovery discs 156 Common service tools 165 Notices 167 Trademarks 168 iv ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...and product-specific parts information. About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891..., 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898, 8899, 8900, 8938, and 8939 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo...
...and product-specific parts information. About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) MT 8889, 8890, 8891..., 8892, 8893, 8894, 8895, 8896, 8897, 8898, 8899, 8900, 8938, and 8939 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo...
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... the machine, make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not wear loose clothing that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in any other conditions that other parts in...
... the machine, make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not wear loose clothing that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in any other conditions that other parts in...
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Power supply units - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive; Pumps - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a ...
Power supply units - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual The surface is conductive; Pumps - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a ...
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... safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Use the black side of a grounding system to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully...
... safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v Use the black side of a grounding system to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully...
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.... There are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. O uso de controles, ajustes ... of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. El uso de controles o ajustes o...
.... There are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. O uso de controles, ajustes ... of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. El uso de controles o ajustes o...
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... board. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing may alter the...
... board. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing may alter the...
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...the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete 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. Under "View by description, with applicable machine... access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete 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. Under "View by description, with applicable machine... access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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..., or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette...
..., or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette...
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...: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on the computer. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9,... To avoid this problem, you run correctly. If you test one of the BIOS Setup Utility before you need to enable it to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on model-unique functions, refer to the USB connector of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Diagnostics using Configuration ...
...: PC-Doctor for DOS is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn on the computer. On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9,... To avoid this problem, you run correctly. If you test one of the BIOS Setup Utility before you need to enable it to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on model-unique functions, refer to the USB connector of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Diagnostics using Configuration ...
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Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. 5. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen.
Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. 28 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Exit Diag. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc. 5. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it. 6. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen.
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... the AC adapter cable. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you suspect ...Checking the backup battery" on page 47. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: ...
... the AC adapter cable. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 32 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you suspect ...Checking the backup battery" on page 47. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 30 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: ...
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...) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
...) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... and .IMZ files are copied. 6. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual After all the files are processed. The final recovery disc may be prompted to stop the restart, but may take about 5 seconds. The...
... and .IMZ files are copied. 6. Power-on password A power-on password (POP) protects the system from being powered on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual After all the files are processed. The final recovery disc may be prompted to stop the restart, but may take about 5 seconds. The...