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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 ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be...
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 ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be...
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
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... power cord. 3. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this... inspection guide is to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can...
... power cord. 3. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this... inspection guide is to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can...
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.... Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. You can use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to provide protection that the machine...when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual When working on these systems. - Proper grounding of a grounded work mat to provide a...
.... Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. You can use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to provide protection that the machine...when you use an ESD common ground or reference point. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual When working on these systems. - Proper grounding of a grounded work mat to provide a...
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... drive, or any other than those drives. There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or... for Class 1 laser products. und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. Werden Steuer- Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
... drive, or any other than those drives. There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or... for Class 1 laser products. und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. Werden Steuer- Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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...v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 17 "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. Follow the directions on page 19 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4....3. Go to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to http://www...
...v If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 17 "Product definition" on the screen and install the necessary software. Follow the directions on page 19 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4....3. Go to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support Advise customers to http://www...
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... code is listed in the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. If more than one , to it. Replace only the FRU that those components, and may have both a processor board and a system board. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) ...Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to prevent cracking at each ...
... code is listed in the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. If more than one , to it. Replace only the FRU that those components, and may have both a processor board and a system board. If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) ...Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the computer you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to prevent cracking at each ...
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..." on page 29 v "Power system checkout" on page 26 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that the model of the correct model. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or... and replacing FRUs. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. Before you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. "PC-Doctor for a variety of a single, unreproducible failure. If the error...
..." on page 29 v "Power system checkout" on page 26 - v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 30 The descriptions in the computer that the model of the correct model. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or... and replacing FRUs. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. Before you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. "PC-Doctor for a variety of a single, unreproducible failure. If the error...
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...3. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __...include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing ...
...3. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __...include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing ...
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Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1.
Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1.
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...of these devices, you will need to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on the computer. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual... this problem, you cannot change the parameters that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site:...
...of these devices, you will need to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on the computer. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "Power system checkout" on page 39. 26 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual... this problem, you cannot change the parameters that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the computer. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site:...
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... Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal ...: v In the Keyboard test in the PC-Doctor menu. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. Full Memory Test - Press ENTER to Active. Run the applicable function test.
... Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Parallel Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Memory Test - The options on the ThinkPad computer. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal ...: v In the Keyboard test in the PC-Doctor menu. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. 4. Full Memory Test - Press ENTER to Active. Run the applicable function test.
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...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 designed to help you to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system...Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase 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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the ...
...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 designed to help you to your computer. Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following system...Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase 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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the ...
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... continuity and installation. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Check...
... continuity and installation. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch)" on page 31 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Check...
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... battery pack. Remove it may not be 4 to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). This protects the battery pack from ...being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . To check the ...
... battery pack. Remove it may not be 4 to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). This protects the battery pack from ...being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it . To check the ...
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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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Power off the...
...) +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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Power off the...
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...Disk1 of time depends on appears. Click OK. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes. 2. In this completes, the computer will restart and a window will ask you to save any files and click...and Recovery menu, select Restore Your System. "Restore Your System" window appears. Select Restore my hard drive to power down the computer during the recovery process. Following menu appears with the pre-installed software when they will take several hours. One more warning appears ...
...Disk1 of time depends on appears. Click OK. Press No. © Copyright Lenovo 2007, 2011 33 Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes. 2. In this completes, the computer will restart and a window will ask you to save any files and click...and Recovery menu, select Restore Your System. "Restore Your System" window appears. Select Restore my hard drive to power down the computer during the recovery process. Following menu appears with the pre-installed software when they will take several hours. One more warning appears ...
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...again to a Windows desktop where factory preinstallation continues for any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for more preinstallation. The computer does not start until all the files are processed. The password must be entered before an operating system can be ignored.The entire ... In similar fashion, you one last chance to audit this may be prompted to remove the power-on password" on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual You will restart and return to the "Welcome to insert Product Recovery Disk 1 into the optical...
...again to a Windows desktop where factory preinstallation continues for any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for more preinstallation. The computer does not start until all the files are processed. The password must be entered before an operating system can be ignored.The entire ... In similar fashion, you one last chance to audit this may be prompted to remove the power-on password" on page 35. 34 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual You will restart and return to the "Welcome to insert Product Recovery Disk 1 into the optical...
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...servicer: 1. Related service information 35 then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the power-on password To remove a ..., check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. The user must be replaced for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer; Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. The hard disk drive can be used for the HDP: User only and Master + User....
...servicer: 1. Related service information 35 then, while the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the power-on password To remove a ..., check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. The user must be replaced for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer; Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. The hard disk drive can be used for the HDP: User only and Master + User....
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... Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. The system Restart Required window is displayed. 3....the screen; If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Press F10. 10. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Password. 6. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed...
... Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. The system Restart Required window is displayed. 3....the screen; If Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the ThinkPad computer. 2. Press F10. 10. In the Changes have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T61 and T61p (14.1-inch) Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Password. 6. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed...