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ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2007 This manual supports: ThinkPad R61 (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937) ThinkPad R61e (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7649, 7650, and 7657) ThinkPad R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937, 7649, 7650, and 7657)
ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual July 2007 This manual supports: ThinkPad R61 (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, and 8937) ThinkPad R61e (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7649, 7650, and 7657) ThinkPad R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937, 7649, 7650, and 7657)
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ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... discs 21 Passwords 22 Power management 24 Checkout guide 27 Testing the computer 27 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 29 Power system checkout 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen 33 Product overview 34 Specifications 34 Status indicators 37 FRU tests 40 Fn key combinations 42 Symptom-to-FRU... 147 Keyboard 163 Recovery discs 164 Miscellaneous parts 179 AC adapters 182 Optional FRUs 183 Common parts list 183 Notices 185 Trademarks 186 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 iii
... discs 21 Passwords 22 Power management 24 Checkout guide 27 Testing the computer 27 Detecting system information with PC-Doctor . . 29 Power system checkout 30 ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen 33 Product overview 34 Specifications 34 Status indicators 37 FRU tests 40 Fn key combinations 42 Symptom-to-FRU... 147 Keyboard 163 Recovery discs 164 Miscellaneous parts 179 AC adapters 182 Optional FRUs 183 Common parts list 183 Notices 185 Trademarks 186 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 iii
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iv ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
iv ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
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...: multilingual translations" on page 7, "Safety information" on page 13, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 1 v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic... tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 7649, 7650, 7657, 8914...
...: multilingual translations" on page 7, "Safety information" on page 13, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 1 v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic... tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended for ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) (MT 7642, 7643, 7644, 7645, 7646, 7647, 7648, 7649, 7650, 7657, 8914...
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2 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
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... current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage...are very sensitive. v Avoid rough handling of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). 4 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a special bid offering. The PRODUCT ID portion of any ...
... current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage...are very sensitive. v Avoid rough handling of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). 4 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a special bid offering. The PRODUCT ID portion of any ...
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...compliant. Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "Filter by the distribution center at the time of the order. 6 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Using the HMM Use the HMM as compliant in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC... also be non compliant. Products marketed before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. v To view the complete list of Hazardous Substances in the system HMM or direct substitutions for a machine...
...compliant. Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Under "Filter by the distribution center at the time of the order. 6 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Using the HMM Use the HMM as compliant in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC... also be non compliant. Products marketed before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. v To view the complete list of Hazardous Substances in the system HMM or direct substitutions for a machine...
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... safety sections of mat to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. Attention: An electrical shock can cause personal injury and machine damage. 14 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Examples of a plastic dental mirror. Many customers have handles covered with a soft material that power has been disconnected...
... safety sections of mat to work on the machine, unplug the power cord. Attention: An electrical shock can cause personal injury and machine damage. 14 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Examples of a plastic dental mirror. Many customers have handles covered with a soft material that power has been disconnected...
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Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, ...
Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, ...
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... or the installation of unauthorized service or modification. Read this first Following is covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 20 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
... or the installation of unauthorized service or modification. Read this first Following is covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 20 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
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.... The password must be entered before an operating system can use it is required (and should be avoided) after about 5 seconds. Select Yes. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of the screen. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the... on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The final recovery disc may be prompted to the system user. 22 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) No user intervention is not bootable. 7.
.... The password must be entered before an operating system can use it is required (and should be avoided) after about 5 seconds. Select Yes. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the right side of the screen. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the... on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). The final recovery disc may be prompted to the system user. 22 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) No user intervention is not bootable. 7.
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...lower-left of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 7. v The CPU stops. 24 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Screen blank mode If the time set on the ThinkPad computer. 2. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP... are known, do the following events occur in addition to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized ...
...lower-left of the hard disk drive. A pop-up window opens. 7. v The CPU stops. 24 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Screen blank mode If the time set on the ThinkPad computer. 2. To remove a user HDP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP... are known, do the following events occur in addition to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized ...
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... and have set on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 26 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The hibernation file in suspend mode.
... and have set on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 26 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The hibernation file in suspend mode.
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If an error code appears, go to select. 28 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test ...
If an error code appears, go to select. 28 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test ...
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...troubleshoot and resolve problems related to ″Checking operational charging.″ To check the ac adapter, do the following figure: 30 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer. 2. Check that power is used ..., replace the port replicator. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v CHECK SYSTEM HEALTH v SYSTEM AND DEVICE TESTS v LENOVO...
...troubleshoot and resolve problems related to ″Checking operational charging.″ To check the ac adapter, do the following figure: 30 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer. 2. Check that power is used ..., replace the port replicator. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v CHECK SYSTEM HEALTH v SYSTEM AND DEVICE TESTS v LENOVO...
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If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) If the resistance is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove ...
If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc after replacement, replace the system board. 32 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) If the resistance is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove ...
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WXGA TFT 148 15.4-in . ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Product overview 34 Specifications 34 Status indicators 37 FRU tests 40 Fn key combinations 42 Symptom-to-FRU index ... . . . 177 Miscellaneous parts 179 AC adapters 182 Optional FRUs 183 Common parts list 183 Tools 183 Power cords 184 Notices 185 Trademarks 186 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 33
WXGA TFT 148 15.4-in . ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Product overview 34 Specifications 34 Status indicators 37 FRU tests 40 Fn key combinations 42 Symptom-to-FRU index ... . . . 177 Miscellaneous parts 179 AC adapters 182 Optional FRUs 183 Common parts list 183 Tools 183 Power cords 184 Notices 185 Trademarks 186 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 33
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..." v "Status indicators" on page 37 v "FRU tests" on page 40 v "Fn key combinations" on page 42 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen): Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Optional memory CMOS RAM Description v Intel® Core™... of the current 32-bit PC architecture, actual usable memory size is limited to 3 GB even though the physical installable memory size is 4 GB in ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) computers.
..." v "Status indicators" on page 37 v "FRU tests" on page 40 v "Fn key combinations" on page 42 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen): Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory Optional memory CMOS RAM Description v Intel® Core™... of the current 32-bit PC architecture, actual usable memory size is limited to 3 GB even though the physical installable memory size is 4 GB in ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) computers.
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... rpm, 9.5 mm high, SATA interface v 100 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, SATA interface Supported hard disk drives depend on board) (continued) ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 35 Ultrabay EnhancedTM device v DVD drive, 12.7 mm high (standard) v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12....6 Kbps Audio v Built-in stereo speakers v Software control volume Ethernet (on the system board) v Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Mini Card v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter v Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter v Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN v Intel Wireless...
... rpm, 9.5 mm high, SATA interface v 100 GB, 7200 rpm, 9.5 mm high, SATA interface Supported hard disk drives depend on board) (continued) ThinkPad R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) 35 Ultrabay EnhancedTM device v DVD drive, 12.7 mm high (standard) v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 12....6 Kbps Audio v Built-in stereo speakers v Software control volume Ethernet (on the system board) v Gigabit Ethernet PCI Express Mini Card v ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter v Intel PRO Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter v Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN v Intel Wireless...