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®
ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i
Hardware Maintenance Manual
November 2007
This manual supports:
ThinkPad R60
(MT 9455, 9456, 9457, 9458, 9459, 9444, 9445, 9460, 9461, 9462,
9463, 9464, 9446, and 9447)
ThinkPad R60e
(MT 0656, 0657, 0658, and 0659)
ThinkPad R61
(MT 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, and 8949)
ThinkPad R61i
(MT 0656, 0657, 0658, 0659, 9455, 9456, 9457, 9458, 9459, 9444,
9445, 9460, 9461, 9462, 9463, 9464, 9446, 9447, 8942, 8943, 8944,
8945, 8947, 89
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® ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under “Notices” on page 260. Third Edition (November 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2007. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND REST
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Contents Retaining serial numbers . . . . . . . . .54 About this manual . . . . . . . . . .1 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . . . . .57 1010 Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . .58 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1020 Ultrabay Enhanced device for R60, R61, and Important service information . . . . . . . .3 R61i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Strategy for replacing FRUs . . . . . . . . .3 1030 Hard disk drive cover, hard disk drive, and Strategy for replacing a har
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® iv MT ThinkPad ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i
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About this manual ® This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i (MT 0656, 0657, 0658, 0659, 9455, 9456, 9457, 9458, 9459, 9444, 9445, 9460, 9461, 9462, 9463, 9464, 9446, 9447, 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, and 8949) products. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety
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® 2 MT ThinkPad ThinkPad R60, R60e, R61, and R61i
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Introduction Important service information Important BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/ support Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download info
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Important service information Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing may have been customized. Running Automatic Configuration may alter the settings. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify that those settings remain in effect. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. This will cause all customer data
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Important service information v The PEW record is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). v eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829-CTO and 1829-W15 will be found on the eSupport site.) v The HMM will have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 1829-CTO). Again, CMVs are custom models and are not found in the HMM. General Announce Variant (GAV) This is a standard model (fixed configuration). GAVs are
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Important service information For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be used to view the complete list of FRUs for a machine type and model. v To view the complete list of FRUs, type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under QUICK PATH. Under “View by Document Type” select PARTS INFORMATION. Under “Filter by Category” select SERVICE PARTS. Under “Parts Information by Date” select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. The list of service
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Diskette compatibility matrix Diskette compatibility matrix The compatibility of each of the drives with the diskettes for it is as follows: Diskette Diskette Compatibility drive capacity 3.5-inch 1.0 MB Read and write 2.0 MB Read and write 4.0 MB Not compatible Safety notices: multilingual translations In this manual, safety notices appear in English with a page number reference to the appropriate multilingual, translated safety notice found in this section. The following safety
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Safety notices Safety notice 2 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel and cadmium. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Certaines batteries de secours contiennent du nickel et du cadmium. N
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Safety notices Safety notice 3 DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of nickel. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it. Dispose of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La batterie contient du nickel. Ne la démontez pas, ne l’exposez ni au feu ni
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Safety notices Safety notice 4 DANGER The lithium battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Do not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it, or expose its cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. La pile de sauvegar
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Safety notices Safety notice 5 If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing. Si le panneau d’affichage à cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si des symptômes
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Safety notices Safety notice 7 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves. Obwohl Hauptbatterien eine niedrige Spannung haben, können sie doc
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Safety information Safety information The following section presents safety information with which you need to be familiar before you service a ThinkPad computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: v Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. v When lifting any heavy object: 1. Make sure that you can stand safely without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet. 3. Use a slow
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Safety information Important Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. v Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or elec
