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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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... 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 index 45... 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
... 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 index 45... 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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...reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure 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, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928... with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7, "Safety information" on page 13, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 ...
...reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure 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, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928... with ThinkPad products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to review the safety information under "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7, "Safety information" on page 13, and "Laser compliance statement" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2007 ...
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2 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
2 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen)
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...provided to the customer to -FRU Index for a customer to it is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). 4 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Running Automatic Configuration may have been customized. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Attention: The drive startup...(Ball Grid Array) chipset. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a special bid offering. A CMV is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. v The MTM portion of a system board can be lost.
...provided to the customer to -FRU Index for a customer to it is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). 4 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Running Automatic Configuration may have been customized. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Attention: The drive startup...(Ball Grid Array) chipset. Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a special bid offering. A CMV is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. v The MTM portion of a system board can be lost.
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... RoHS RoHS Must be RoHS Products marketed after June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part Must be RoHS Must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 are non compliant, replacement parts can be RoHS compliant. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS ...MT Model level) v eSupport can also be displayed. Under "Filter by the distribution center at the time of the order. 6 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Important service information For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. Before or...
... RoHS RoHS Must be RoHS Products marketed after June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part Must be RoHS Must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 are non compliant, replacement parts can be RoHS compliant. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS ...MT Model level) v eSupport can also be displayed. Under "Filter by the distribution center at the time of the order. 6 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Important service information For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. Before or...
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... Use only approved tools and test equipment. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. Working near you can cause personal injury and machine damage. 14 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Ensure that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions: -
... Use only approved tools and test equipment. Use extreme care when measuring high voltages. Working near you can cause personal injury and machine damage. 14 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Ensure that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions: -
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... in charge between objects. v Avoid contact with . v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Use the round ground prong of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Proper...
... in charge between objects. v Avoid contact with . v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 16 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Use the round ground prong of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Proper...
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... by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that might be a symptom of some symptoms that the system was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 20 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of unauthorized service or modification.
... by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that might be a symptom of some symptoms that the system was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 20 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of unauthorized service or modification.
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...for the HDP: User only and Master + User. This lasts about two minutes and the computer restarts to the Windows® desktop. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The password must be booted. the system administrator enters both in the optical drive since it to get access to ... to the OOBE (Out of the screen. Related service information A total progress bar allows you one last chance to the system user. 22 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The system administrator then provides the user HDP to stop the restart, but this point. 8.
...for the HDP: User only and Master + User. This lasts about two minutes and the computer restarts to the Windows® desktop. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . The password must be booted. the system administrator enters both in the optical drive since it to get access to ... to the OOBE (Out of the screen. Related service information A total progress bar allows you one last chance to the system user. 22 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The system administrator then provides the user HDP to stop the restart, but this point. 8.
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... Click Yes. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 9. v The CPU stops. 24 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon ...ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
... Click Yes. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 9. v The CPU stops. 24 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) The Rescue and Recovery screen opens. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon ...ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 5. The computer restarts, and the BIOS Setup Utility screen opens. 4. Select Yes in the Setup Configuration window. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo...
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... does not do any of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 26 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Pressing the power button. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following : v Press...
... does not do any of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 26 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Pressing the power button. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following : v Press...
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..." on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. 28 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Full Memory Test - Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint pointer. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; Checkout guide...
..." on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. 28 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Full Memory Test - Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint pointer. Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; Checkout guide...
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.... 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is supplied when you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. v If the computer does not charge... symptoms and solutions: v CHECK SYSTEM HEALTH v SYSTEM AND DEVICE TESTS v LENOVO TROUBLESHOOTING v CENTER v SYSTEM REPORTS v UPDATES AND SUPPORT Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following figure: 30 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Turn off the computer. 6. Check that power is ...
.... 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is supplied when you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. v If the computer does not charge... symptoms and solutions: v CHECK SYSTEM HEALTH v SYSTEM AND DEVICE TESTS v LENOVO TROUBLESHOOTING v CENTER v SYSTEM REPORTS v UPDATES AND SUPPORT Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following figure: 30 ThinkPad® R61, R61e, and R61i (15.4-inch widescreen) Turn off the computer. 6. Check that power is ...
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... correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. 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) Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Note...
... correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. 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) Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Note...
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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 45 Numeric error ... . . . 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 45 Numeric error ... . . . 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 .
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...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 ... GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100 (1.8 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.0 GHz), 4-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.2 GHz), 4-MB L2 cache v Intel® Celeron® M Processor 540 (1.86 GHz), 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Celeron M processor 550 (2.0 GHz),...
...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 ... GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7100 (1.8 GHz), 2-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7300 (2.0 GHz), 4-MB L2 cache v Intel Core 2 Duo processor T7500 (2.2 GHz), 4-MB L2 cache v Intel® Celeron® M Processor 540 (1.86 GHz), 1-MB L2 cache v Intel Celeron M processor 550 (2.0 GHz),...
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... 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, 12.7 mm high... 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...
... 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, 12.7 mm high... 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...